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George Russell leads in second practice session at Azerbaijan GP

Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 3:10 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

George Russell leads in second practice session at Azerbaijan GP

Summary

At the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on September 24, George Russell showcased strong performance during the second practice session. His lap time of 1m 43.347s provided a significant gap over the field, with Max Verstappen coming in as the quickest non-Mercedes driver, trailing by 0.827s. Mercedes expressed skepticism about the significance of their apparent lead, citing varying run plans among the top teams. The overall context suggests ongoing competitiveness among the frontrunners as the weekend progresses.

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By the Numbers

•George Russell set the fastest lap in second practice at 1m 43.347s.
•Max Verstappen logged the next best time among non-Mercedes drivers.
•Mercedes questions the representativeness of their lap advantage due to differing run plans.
•The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is crucial for maximizing championship points.

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3:10 PMRacer — Mercedes downplays early-weekend dominance at Azerbaijan GP

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Mercedes doesn’t believe its huge 0.8s advantage over the F1 field at Baku is representative because of differing run plans between the frontrunning drivers.George Russell dominated the second practice session, with his best time of 1m 43.347s eclipsing Max Verstappen, the quickest non-Mercedes driver, by 0.827s. The closest Ferrari was...
— Racerby Michael Lamonato

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