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Russell Leads Baku Practice as Antonelli Recovers
George Russell dominates Azerbaijan GP practice with Kimi Antonelli recovering from hydraulic issues
In brief
George Russell dominates Azerbaijan GP practice with Kimi Antonelli recovering from hydraulic issues Russell maintains championship lead with Antonelli closing gap after repair Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Russell fastest
George Russell set fastest time in second practice session ahead of Kimi Antonelli by 0.552s
“We lost quite a few laps in FP1 and missing half of FP2 is never ideal”
Antonelli's recovery
Antonelli returned after engine change to finish second after hydraulic leak in first session
“Overall, I feel like it was a good recovery. I feel quite good in the car”
Verstappen third
Max Verstappen finished third with 0.827s behind Russell in upgraded Red Bull car
Championship gap
Antonelli leads Russell by 81 points in 2026 Drivers' Championship chase
Practice timesheet
Russell fastest in second practice with 1:43.347, Antonelli 0.552s behind
Team performance
Mercedes lead with Russell and Antonelli, Red Bull third with Verstappen
Baku circuit
Challenging street circuit in Baku with narrow sections affecting car precision
Here's the gist
Russell maintains championship lead with Antonelli closing gap after repair
