The Race
George Russell topped Free Practice 1 for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, while Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli stopped on track. McLaren drivers spent time in the garage. The session set the early pace for the weekend.
Crash.net provides live updates, The Race highlights Russell's pace and Mercedes/McLaren issues, PlanetF1 and F1i offer full results, and the FIA official classification confirms the order. Reddit discussion adds fan context.
Recommended first read: The Race's article is the most complete, covering Russell's fastest time, Antonelli's stoppage, and McLaren's garage time, with an image and no paywall.
Free Practice 1 classification for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Russell fastest ahead of Verstappen and Leclerc.
