Driver Lance Stroll posted the 12th and 13th best times respectively in the first two free practice sessions of the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan on Friday in Baku.

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The Quebecer used soft and medium tires during his initial presence, setting a fast lap of 1 min 47.847 s. During the second session, he rode in 1:44.874 with tires of the same type.

Sergio Perez (Red Bull) and Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) dominated during the day, exchanging the first two places. In the morning, Perez was the fastest in 1:45.476, ahead of his Monegasque rival who managed a passage of 1:45.603. Returning to the track, Leclerc had the last laugh in 1:43.224, just better than the Red Bull driver's time of 1:43.472

For his part, Max Verstappen was the third fastest on each occasion with times of 1:45.810 and 1:43.580.

Qualifying will follow the final practice on Saturday. The main event will take place on Sunday. Afterwards, F1 will head to Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix on June 19.