Formula 1, live | Final practices and classification of Azerbaijan GP

F1 GP Baku | trainingBarriers are now in place and a machine has finished clearing the track. Some drivers like Bottas are already inside their vehicles. Others, like Verstappen, headed to their box. The action will begin shortly in this FP3, where pilots will have to perform their ‘worthy’ simulation, looking to get very close to the walls. But be careful, because an accident can severely affect morale and be extremely difficult for the driver and the team before this afternoon’s qualification.

F1 GP Baku | trainingBaku circuit operators are working on the track, to replace tec-pro barriers that were damaged after one of the accidents that occurred in the Formula 2 sprint race.

F1 GP Baku | trainingThe problem with this FP3 is the large temperature difference between these free sessions and the one that will qualify. In ‘qualy’ the temperature is a bit lower …

F1 GP Baku | trainingDELAY THE FREE 3 OF BAKU! The third practice of the F1 Azerbaijan GP in Baku was delayed because they had to replace one of the barriers in the Tec pro after a serious accident in F2. The last few important free training sessions will begin shortly for drivers and teams to test out the last minute set-up changes made to their respective cars for qualification and for everyone to test out the new tire pressure. and dictated by Pirelli.

F1 GP Baku | trainingWe examine what happened in the two training sessions of the Baku GP of F1 2022 held yesterday:

• Chronicle FP2: Leclerc stands by Pérez
• Chronicle Free Practice 1: F1 GP Baku: ‘Checo’ Pérez continued his streak and won the Free Practice 1

F1 GP Baku | AlonsoFernando Alonso, to DAZN F1: “In general it was a good day. We tried the updates that we have brought here and also something with the set-up that still needs to be evaluated. We will see what can happen. We have seen “Other Fridays we’re running fast and then on Saturday we’ll go back to our normal position between seventh and tenth. And I think that’s where we’ll fight this Saturday.” Alpine brought to Baku a pontoon entry with a very similar concept to Red Bull. Alpine is pleased with the performance of these evolutions: Alonso and Alpine, optimistic in Baku

F1 GP Baku | the language is SainzMarc Gené, at DAZN F1: “Yesterday Friday was a good day. The cars were moving well and the drivers were happy with the balance of the car. There was a bit of porpoising, more of Carlos’ car, but it wasn’t a thing .that It worries us so much.Carlos can’t complete his lap (in the soft, because he encounters yellow flags) but if he can complete it, it’s very, very fast, on a par with Charles. So, positive emotions for both cars.We made a few adjustments to the set-up and now the Pirelli has somewhat increased the rear pressure and we will test it now on the FP3 to see how it affects the car.And the draft .This is something we have to consider ‘qualy’.But in general, small set-up adjustments, slipstream, pressure … but good sensation.The important thing is the temperatures from FP3 to ‘qualy’ is it will be very different, so we don’t have to overreact y7 yes really think that the temperature will drop a few degrees for ‘qualy’ ”. Yesterday, FP1 to FP2 switched to reduced-downforce with low-downforce on the rear wing. Leclerc set the fastest time in Free Practice 2 and Sainz 5th because he could only set a medium wheel.

F1 GP Baku | the language is SainzCarlos Sainz, at DAZN F1: “It’s been an interesting day as always in Baku, a difficult circuit for these new cars, with a lot of potholes, a lot of jumping on the straight road. We’ve improved a lot. vehicle from Free Practice 1 to Free Practice 2. Every time we are more competitive and now for Saturday we need to take another step forward that can help us in the fight against Red Bull ”. This is what the Spaniard said before the match this Saturday.

F1 GP Baku | This is how the Formula 2 race endedIn F2, the support race for this F2 Baku GP, Vesti got the victory in a crazy event with three safety vehicles and was decided on the final lap, with a jump after the safety vehicle left. Vesti hurried away and did not suffer, while Lawson tried to attack Daruvala without luck.

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F1 GP Baku | trainingOn the track today ended the first Formula 2 race of the weekend. It’s really insane with up to 3 safety vehicles and a restart start in one more lap. Good appetizer for what could happen in Formula 1. Who signed up for an F1 race for this Sunday that was as exciting as this for the F2 sprint? I signed.

F1 GP Baku | trainingWelcome to the second day of the F1 Azerbaijan GP. Welcome back to Baku, the city of fire, but also the strong winds that always blow on these streets. Everyone is ready for the start of the third free training session before qualifying this afternoon, which looks exciting at all points on the grid.