The 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix is underway in Baku, and it’s already been a chaotic one for a few drivers on the Formula 1 grid who flirted with the wall during practice.
But those brushes with disaster are only one small part of our day — so let’s run through the latest Formula 1 headlines.
Lando Norris’ ‘long way off’ verdict after McLaren endure tough Azerbaijan GP start
Lando Norris has expressed concern that McLaren is “a long way off” the pace of its rivals in Azerbaijan following an underwhelming practice session.
While McLaren has become used to being at the very front in recent races, Friday in Azerbaijan saw Ferrari and Red Bull take a step forward.
Max Verstappen Baku's confidence grows despite still chasing key Red Bull RB20 element
Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez feel the RB20 is in a more competitive window this weekend in Azerbaijan.
Whether it be the circuit or the car changes, it looked a stronger day for Red Bullin Azerbaijan as Verstappen went quickest of all in the first session.
FIA issue verdict following Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez Baku incident investigation
The FIA stewards in Azerbaijan have reached a decision after investigating Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez over alleged blocking during practice.
Both Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz were summoned to see the stewards in Baku after the pair had tripped up over each other during the second practice.
