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F1 Azerbaijan GP: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

Formula 1 action shifts to Friday in Baku, where Mercedes established early dominance during practice sessions for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. George Russell set the pace by outpacing his teammate, championship leader Kimi Antonelli, to secure the top spot in the second practice.

Max Verstappen slotted into third for Red Bull, followed by Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in fourth and fifth respectively. Lando Norris rounded out the front group as the highest-placed McLaren driver in sixth position.