The drivers and teams report back on all the action from Thursday practice in Baku ahead of the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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Liam Lawson enjoyed a solid first day back with Racing Bulls in Azerbaijan, but Arvid Lindblad's FP2 ended prematurely after contact with the barriers brought out the red flags.
Audi Team Principal Mattia Binotto believes the team's major upgrade package, which has been introduced ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, is "delivering as expected".
Lewis Hamilton believes "others just took another step" forward during Thursday practice ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Ferrari needing to find more performance if it is to challenge.
Cadillac have appointed staff from Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes to further progress as the newest team on the grid.
Isack Hadjar smiled that his Red Bull car felt âbetter than when I left itâ at Julyâs Hungarian Grand Prix after returning to action during Thursday practice around the Baku City Circuit.
Kimi Antonelli believes that his performance in practice ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix "was a good recovery", after the Mercedes driver suffered a mechanical issue which curtailed much of his running.