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FIA conducts overnight repairs at Baku after track issues arise

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 5:00 AM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

FIA conducts overnight repairs at Baku after track issues arise

Summary

The FIA performed overnight repairs at Turn 7 of the Baku City Circuit following concerns raised by drivers during the post-FP2 briefing. The track's upper layer had loosened due to extreme heat experienced on Thursday, prompting urgent action to address safety before the Grand Prix. The repairs, reactive rather than planned, were necessary after an incident where Arvid Lindblad became stuck in the run-off area. While the F2 Sprint Race on Friday showed no issues at Turn 7, officials face uncertainty as higher temperatures are expected on race day. The Grand Prix is set to start at 3:00 p.m. local time on Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Repairs conducted after drivers expressed dissatisfaction with Turn 7 condition.
•Loose track surface emerged due to high temperatures during practice.
•F2 Sprint Race proceeded without issues at Turn 7 following repairs.
•Grand Prix scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m. local time on Saturday.
•Safety concerns also raised regarding speed differentials under current energy rules.

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5:00 AMYahoo Sports — FIA scrambles for overnight Baku repairs after track surface breaks apart at Turn 7

What they're saying

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Overnight remedial work took place at Turn 7 of the Baku City Circuit after F1 drivers voiced their dissatisfaction with the corner during their usual post-FP2 briefing. The upper layer of the track had become loose due to the heat experienced throughout Thursday's running, raising immediate questions about whether the patched surface can hold under Saturday's race-day conditions.
— Yahoo Sports

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