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Istanbul Park free practice summary: Max Verstappen fastest on Friday

After nine years of absence, Formula 1 has returned to Istanbul Park. A beloved track among the drivers, but not so much today: The newly asphalted track was so slippery, especially in the first free practice session, that it could not be driven optimally. In the early stages of the first free practice session, several drivers went off track, and the session even had to be stopped when Charles Leclerc hit a pole. Read more Mercedes waiting to seal both titles before contracts are signed Positive day for Red Bull Racing During most of the first training Max Verstappen was at the top of the timesheet, followed by Valtteri Bottas. However, the times were not yet representative due to the lack...
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