F1
Verstappen Third Fastest in Second Free Practice in Baku, Russell Swift
Max Verstappen finished third in the second free practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Thursday, trailing George Russell by 0.8 seconds. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli recorded the second-fastest time despite missing half the session due to hydraulic issues. Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad caused a red flag with a crash that broke his suspension. Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton placed fourth and fifth, while Lando Norris, Pierre Gasly, Oscar Piastri, Isack Hadjar, and Esteban Ocon completed the top ten. Red Bull brought significant aerodynamic updates to Baku, including a new floor and diffuser. The race schedule was moved forward due to a memorial day in Azerbaijan, with qualifying starting Friday at 14:00 and the race on Saturday at 13:00.
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