Formula 1 teams endured an eventful opening day of running at the Azerbaijan GP, with many drivers – including McLaren’s chargers – suffering more brushes with the street circuit’s unforgiving walls than they care to remember.
Here’s our selection of pictures from Friday’s action in Baku.
(L to R): Isack Hadjar (FRA) Racing Bulls with Dr Helmut Marko (AUT) Red Bull Motorsport Consultant.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Frederic Vasseur (FRA) Ferrari Team Principal.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing with his father Jos Verstappen (NLD).
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Laurent Mekies (FRA) Red Bull Racing Team Principal and CEO with Jerome d'Ambrosio (BEL) Ferrari Deputy Team Principal.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) Red Bull Racing.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Alessandro Alunni Bravi (ITA) McLaren Chief Business Affairs Officer with Benn Huntingford (GBR) Rodin Motorsport Sporting Director and Warren Hughes (GBR) McLaren Head of Driver Development.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore The helmet of George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-25.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB21.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL39.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls VCARB 02.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Ferrari SF-25 leaves the pits.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) Red Bull Racing RB21.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-25.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL39.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Sauber C45.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Oliver Bearman (GBR) Haas VF-25.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A525.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls VCARB 02.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB21 passes a red flag in the first practice session.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A525.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Isack Hadjar (FRA) Racing Bulls VCARB 02 passes a red flag in the first practice session.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) Red Bull Racing RB21 passes a red flag in the first practice session.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Ferrari SF-25.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls VCARB 02.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Gabriel Bortoleto (BRA) Sauber C45.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-25.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Esteban Ocon (FRA) Haas VF-25.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL39.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Isack Hadjar (FRA) Racing Bulls VCARB 02.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Franco Colapinto (ARG) Alpine F1 Team A525.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Ferrari SF-25.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Franco Colapinto (ARG) Alpine F1 Team A525.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A525.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Franco Colapinto (ARG) Alpine F1 Team A525.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Gabriel Bortoleto (BRA) Sauber C45.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls VCARB 02.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls VCARB 02.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) Red Bull Racing.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Ferrari SF-25.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A525.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL39 in the pits with rear suspension damage.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Ferrari SF-25 and Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47 and Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) Red Bull Racing RB21.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Ferrari SF-25.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Isack Hadjar (FRA) Racing Bulls VCARB 02.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A525.
19.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Practice Day.
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