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F1 Azerbaijan GP: Max Verstappen leads George Russell and Lewis Hamilton in final practice

Max Verstappen surprised the paddock by setting the fastest lap during the final practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, edging out George Russell and Lewis Hamilton on the demanding Baku street circuit. The Red Bull driver secured the top spot in the closing minutes of the hour-long period as competitors prepared for qualifying, utilizing a strong slipstream to overcome the prior expectations favoring Mercedes.