Russell fastest in Baku as Antonelli stops on track

BBC News Thursday 24 September 2026, 09:44 UTC 1 min read

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Mercedes driver George Russell heads Red Bull's Max Verstappen in first practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Russell (PERSON) Baku (LOCATION) Antonelli (PERSON) Mercedes (ORG) George Russell (PERSON) Red Bull's (ORG) Max Verstappen (PERSON) the Azerbaijan Grand Prix (LOCATION)

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