The first practice session for the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix is about to begin.
Formula 1 cars are back on the Baku City Circuit for a 60-minute practice session on Friday. This will give us an early look at how teams like McLaren and Red Bull stack up against each other. Will Lando Norris close the gap on Max Verstappen? Follow the liveblog to find out.
F1 LIVE | FP1: Azerbaijan Grand Prix
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix Weekend
All eyes will be on McLaren this weekend. In Monza, they hinted that they would do everything possible to help Lando Norris win the drivers’ world title, even if it means Oscar Piastri playing a supporting role. However, both Norris and Piastri have shared some doubts about these team orders.
Besides the top teams’ battle, it’s also exciting to watch the young drivers. Franco Colapinto will race his second Grand Prix with Williams on a track he’s never driven before. Oliver Bearman, who previously filled in for Ferrari, will now race for Haas as he has secured a permanent seat there for 2025. This weekend, he’ll replace Kevin Magnussen, who is suspended.
Fans might wonder if these new talents can shake things up this season.
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