The race in Baku starts. The first training is hard. Many drivers have tech problems. George Russell drives the fastest time. He drives for the team Mercedes. His partner Kimi Antonelli has less luck. His car smokes at the back. He must stop the car. The reason is likely the hydraulics. A helper sprays him by mistake with the fire extinguisher.
Other teams also have trouble. The back brakes burn for Carlos Sainz. He drives for the team Williams. Nico HRclkenberg stops with his Audi. He has problems with the gear. Isack Hadjar reports a broken engine in his Red Bull. Many drivers complain about strong shakes during braking. Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris must wait long in the box.
Max Verstappen takes the 2. place. Charles Leclerc is 3. in the Ferrari. Kimi Antonelli gets place 5 despite his stop. The training stops often. The mechanics now have much work. They must fix the cars for the race.
