Baku track repairs made overnight after F1 drivers complain

Overnight repairs were conducted at Turn 7 of the Baku City Circuit after Formula 1 drivers raised concerns about the track's condition during their post-Free Practice 2 briefing. The upper layer of the track had loosened due to high temperatures, prompting the need for remedial work to ensure safety ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

In addition to Turn 7, sections of Turns 2, 3, 4, and 19 were also resurfaced. During Free Practice 1, driver Arvid Lindblad experienced a near-miss at Turn 7, while Kimi Antonelli's session was cut short due to a hydraulics problem. The F2 Sprint Race ran smoothly at the same corner, but the effectiveness of the repairs will be tested as temperatures rise throughout the day.