12.
13:12
Max Verstappen’s new best lap
Max Verstappen pushes the lap time down. He now clocks a 1:46.932. There is also an increase in teammates. Fernando Alonso is third, 1.4 seconds behind. Vettel, for his part, was dropped back to ninth place.
11.
13:11
Route reopened
The route is open again. Verstappen remains the leader with a 1:48.574. 0.9 seconds behind is Sergio Pérez. Sebastian Vettel just managed to improve to fifth place.
8th.
13:09
Virtual Safety Car
The virtual safety car is deployed while the car is being pushed off the track. Meanwhile, replays show how water literally runs out of the Haas while driving. There must have been something bigger on the car. This is of course annoying for Schumacher, because he loses a lot of time on the street circuit.
7.
13:08
Defect at Mick Schumacher
Defect at Mick Schumacher! The Haas pilot is standing in one of the emergency exits. There is a problem with the water pressure, as it says over the radio.
5.
13:05
Max Verstappen’s new best lap
Charles Leclerc sets a 1:51.632. A little later, Verstappen crosses the line and is immediately much faster. The Dutchman needed 1:48.574 minutes for his lap. But that doesn’t have to mean anything yet, because Verstappen is known for finding his way around a track quickly. Leclerc also runs the hardest tire.
4.
13:04
First lap times are set
The first lap times are set. Valtteri Bottas delivers the 1:53.677. But it will certainly go down significantly there. Leclerc and Verstappen, among others, are currently on the move quickly.
3.
13:03
The whole field on the way
Now the entire field is on the move. The Red Bull, Russell, Albon and Magnussen were among the last to take to the track.
2.
13:00
Many drivers follow
It doesn’t take long for more and more riders to take to the track. Mick Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel have meanwhile also moved their cars out of the pit lane.
1.
13:00
Start 1st workout
The traffic lights are green, the start of the 1st training session in Baku has taken place. Sainz, Ocon and Bottas are the first drivers to enter the street circuit.
12:57 p.m
The weather
The track in Baku has already warmed up to 43 degrees before the start of the first practice session. The air temperature is 26 degrees. Rain is not expected for the weekend.
12:53
Mercedes in wait
Mercedes find themselves in a new role this season. The Silver Arrows slipped into a chasing role due to the stubborn W13 and have had to deal with many problems on the race weekends so far. Mercedes newcomer George Russell, who is fourth in the World Championship, copes best with the difficult balance of the car. Lewis Hamilton, however, also has to make friends with a new role within the team and has been able to score significantly less in the season so far.
12:49 p.m
Will there be another top result in Baku?
Sebastian Vettel should come to Baku with good memories. Last year, the Heppenheimer delivered strong results on the circuit and most recently Vettel was able to score points in Imola and Monte Carlo, which put him significantly better than team-mate Lance Stroll.
12:43 p.m
Mick Schumacher under pressure
Mick Schumacher is coming under more and more pressure this season. With Kevin Magnussen, the German youngster has an experienced driver at his side, against whom he has not been able to stand out so far. There were also two serious total write-offs. After the Monaco weekend, team boss Günther Steiner poured out clear criticism and a warning for Baku: Schumacher must avoid damage as much as possible in order not to lose Steiner’s favor even further.
12:37 p.m
Pérez with a tailwind to Baku
Sergio Pérez comes with a powerful tailwind. The Mexican was able to dust off victory in Monaco and ensures that there is no longer just a duel between Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc in the World Cup. Pérez is only 15 points behind his team-mate, and there was also a reason to celebrate the extension of his contract with Red Bull. Now it will be interesting to see how things will go for Pérez on the street circuit in Baku.
12:30 p.m
Second city race in a row
After the Monte Carlo Grand Prix, the next city race in Baku will take place. The Baku City Circuit measures 6.003 kilometers. At the beginning, four 90-degree bends await the drivers, then it goes into the old town, where the track has the narrowest passages. The 2.2-kilometer straight awaits at the end.
Warm welcome!
After Monaco with the Azerbaijan GP, Formula 1 continues directly with the next street circuit. The first 60 minutes of training starts at 1:00 p.m.