The Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Practice sessions ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku saw Max Verstappen post the fastest times in FP3, though his lap included a tow that clouds the true qualifying picture, while George Russell topped an earlier session marked by an early scare for teammate Kimi Antonelli. Lance Stroll crashed during FP3, adding to the disruption. Williams' significant upgrade package introduced for the street circuit drew mixed early assessments, with some analysis flagging concerns despite the team's hopes for a performance boost.