Baku practice: Lawson returns, Lindblad crashes

Formula1.com reported Liam Lawson’s return with Racing Bulls in Baku, while Arvid Lindblad’s FP2 ended early after barrier contact and a red flag.

Formula1.com reported that Liam Lawson returned with Racing Bulls during Friday practice in Azerbaijan, while Arvid Lindblad’s FP2 ended early after contact with the barriers brought out a red flag. As this story is not confirmed in the supplied material, those details remain as reported.

Lawson arrived at the Baku weekend ninth in the 2026 drivers’ championship on 59 points. The New Zealander, born on 11 February 2002, has made 44 Formula 1 starts from 2023 to 2026 for three teams.

Lindblad went into Azerbaijan 11th in the standings on 31 points. The British driver, born on 8 August 2007, had entered nine races in 2026 with a best finish of seventh before the reported practice setback.