Azerbaijan GP weekend preview and day one news from Baku

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Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend began in Baku with an unusually early schedule. Thursday's FP2 and Wednesday's media day brought driver market news and reactions to F1 2027 decisions, ahead of Saturday's race.

Kimi Antonelli

How the sources differ

Formula1.com covers FP2 live, Motorsport.com previews the shifted schedule and weather, while The Race focuses on driver market developments and reactions to F1 2027 choices. Each adds a different angle: session coverage, practical info, and paddock news.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com's preview is the most complete for understanding the weekend's unusual schedule, weather, and context, and includes an image, making it the best first read.

Azerbaijan GP weekend preview and day one news from Baku

How the sources differ

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