P1 with Matt and Tommy Reaction to Azerbaijan GP practice
Sep 19, 2025
Chaos reigned during the practice sessions, with unexpected crashes and a driver summoned to the stewards! They discuss the new super soft tyres and the impact it may have on strategy. Rookie drivers made surprising strides, but concerns linger about the tight margins in qualifying. Plus, the duo can't help but share their excitement about an upcoming North American adventure!
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Baku Practice Remains A Chaos Magnet
- Friday practice was chaotic with a damaged curb causing delays and many drivers brushing walls.
- Baku's layout punishes mistakes and often forces drivers into runoffs or walls.
Softer Tyres Shave Big Time Off Laps
- Pirelli brought the C6, the softest compound, and lap times are ~3s quicker than last year.
- The softer tyre may change strategy dynamics but could be marginal versus C5.
McLaren's Rough Friday: Norris And Piastri
- Lando Norris crashed in FP2, damaging suspension and limiting him to seven laps.
- Oscar Piastri also had incidents but avoided serious time loss thanks to earlier session events.