Formula One driver Lando Norris pulls ahead in the initial practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
First National Bank Azerbaijan Grand Prix: First Practice Session Delayed, Piastri Encountered Engine Issue
The opening running of the First National Bank Azerbaijan Grand Prix faced a slight hiccup as the first practice session (FP1) was delayed by 20 minutes due to an issue with the kerbs at the final corner. The problem was subsequently fixed before the end of the delay.
During the session, championship leader Oscar Piastri encountered an engine issue, causing him to be immediately told to return to the garage for repairs. Fortunately, the delay did not cause Piastri to miss a significant amount of track action. His team, McLaren, confirmed they were attempting to fix the power unit issue.
Despite the setback, Piastri was unable to match the pace of title rival Lando Norris, who led the session and set the fastest time. Norris finished 0.310 seconds ahead of Piastri, with George Russell in fourth for Mercedes, returning after missing media day due to illness.
Charles Leclerc finished the session in third place for Ferrari, but the Ferrari driver struggled in the session, ending in 13th place, 1.383 seconds off the pace. Lewis Hamilton had a difficult moment late in the session, banging the wall and damaging his car.
Max Verstappen ended the session in seventh place, 1.086 seconds behind Norris. The second practice session is scheduled to start at 1600 local time (1300 BST).
The specific name of the mechanic or mechanic team who worked on Piastri's car during the first practice session at the First National Bank Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Thursday is not available in the search results. However, it is known that McLaren successfully fixed the power unit issue, allowing Piastri to return to the track later in the session and improve his position.
In the end, the first practice session provided an insight into the competitive landscape of the First National Bank Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Norris setting a strong pace, but Piastri, Russell, Leclerc, Verstappen, and Hamilton all showing potential. The second practice session will offer more opportunities for the drivers to fine-tune their cars and prepare for qualifying and the race.
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