Russell tops 2026 Azerbaijan GP FP1 from Verstappen and Leclerc as Antonelli stops with a hydraulic issue in disrupted Baku practice.
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F1 | 2026 Azerbaijan GP | FP1 | Russell tops session as Antonelli suffers hydraulic issue

George Russell topped FP1 at the 2026 F1 Azerbaijan GP, leading Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc in the opening session around the Baku City Circuit. The one-hour session began on a dusty and slippery track, with drivers quickly reporting issues as they built confidence on the street circuit. Isack Hadjar complained about brake problems on…

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