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George Russell topped the timesheets in the second practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, clocking a time of 1:43.347. He was followed by his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli and Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
Formula1.com + 3 more Thu 24 Sep · 13:21 UTC via Autosport Russell's theory on his big hope for F1 2027 – and Antonelli's reply George Russell, a driver for Mercedes, has expressed optimism about the potential for better-balanced tyres in Formula 1's 2027 season, which he believes could allow for a more natural driving style. He noted that the current tyres have not been well balanced, impacting performance, particularly for drivers like himself and Oscar Piastri, who have struggled with the unnatural driving style required by the 2026 cars.
Kimi Antonelli, Russell's team-mate, has a different perspective, suggesting that while the tyres may evolve slightly, the overall changes will not be drastic. He highlighted that the car's aerodynamics will undergo significant modifications, which will also influence performance. Both drivers are adapting to the technical challenges posed by the current regulations as they prepare for the upcoming season. Autosport Wed 23 Sep · 15:06 UTC Last race · Round 15
Azerbaijan Grand Prix
via F1iGeorge Russell leads practice sessions in BakuGeorge Russell of Mercedes topped both practice sessions ahead of the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. The team's performance indicates a strong start to the race weekend.
+ 1 moreThu 24 Sep · 18:11 UTC
via Formula1.comGeorge Russell leads second practice in Baku
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