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Mercedes shows strong early pace in Baku F1 practice

Original: Winners and losers from Baku F1 practice The Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend has begun with Mercedes in early-2026 form, i

Practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku has opened the race weekend, with Mercedes delivering form reminiscent of early-2026 in both pace and reliability. Motorsport coverage is weighing up the rest of the field, assessing which teams and drivers gained or lost ground ahead of qualifying and Sunday's race.

Why now: Formula 1 fans are reacting to Mercedes' surprisingly strong practice pace at the Baku street circuit ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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• Winners and losers from Baku F1 practice The Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend has begun with Mercedes in early-2026 form, in both pace and reliability - but what about the others? # Formula1 # Motorsport https://www. the-race.com/formula-1/winners -and-losers-from-baku-f1-practice/ · wearetherace

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