Mercedes' British driver George Russell steers his car during the first practice session ahead of the Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit in Baku on September 24, 2026. (Photo by Igor IVANKO / AFP via Getty Images)

Alpine's Argentine driver Franco Colapinto steers his car during the first practice session ahead of the Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit in Baku on September 24, 2026. (Photo by Igor IVANKO / AFP via Getty Images)

Audi's Brazilian driver Gabriel Bortoleto steers his car during the first practice session ahead of the Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit in Baku on September 24, 2026. (Photo by Igor IVANKO / AFP via Getty Images)

Williams' Spanish driver Carlos Sainz steers his car during the first practice session ahead of the Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit in Baku on September 24, 2026. (Photo by Igor IVANKO / AFP via Getty Images)

Cadillac's Mexican driver Sergio Perez steers his car during the first practice session ahead of the Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit in Baku on September 24, 2026. (Photo by Igor IVANKO / AFP via Getty Images)

Racing Bulls' British driver Arvid Lindblad steers his car during the first practice session ahead of the Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit in Baku on September 24, 2026. (Photo by Igor IVANKO / AFP via Getty Images)

Aston Martin's Canadian driver Lance Stroll steers his car during the first practice session ahead of the Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit in Baku on September 24, 2026. (Photo by Igor IVANKO / AFP via Getty Images)

Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc steers his car during the first practice session ahead of the Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit in Baku on September 24, 2026. (Photo by Igor IVANKO / AFP via Getty Images)