F1 LIVE | Ferrari battle for the lead in FP2 as Norris hits the wall

While the morning session was primarily used to get familiar with the circuit and find the ideal setup, the afternoon will see a more serious focus.

Drivers and teams will carry out qualifying simulations, but above all, race simulations, which will provide a clearer picture of the strengths at play for this weekend.

All eyes are naturally on the two McLarens, who remain the favorites for victory, but also on Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc. The Dutchman comes off a dominant win in Monza, finishing nearly twenty seconds ahead, while the Monegasque has claimed the last four poles at the Azerbaijani circuit.

To learn more, we just have to wait for the green light, with the session set to start at 14:00.

The Baku GP marks the seventeenth round of the 2025 Formula 1 season, as well as the final race to be held in Europe before the final stretch leading up to the season finale in Abu Dhabi. Here are the session times for the weekend.

Last weekend in Monza, fans and teams enjoyed bright, sunny conditions throughout all sessions, with the race also taking place entirely in dry conditions. In Baku, however, things could change slightly, with a light risk of rain expected in some sessions. Here are the full weather forecasts for the weekend at the moment.

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