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Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari showed strong performance on the first day of practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Hamilton expressing optimism about the team's progress after initial challenges, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc noted the team's potential but acknowledged McLaren's dominance.
Max Verstappen remains optimistic despite a low-key showing in practice sessions at the Bahrain International Circuit, predicting a "very close" qualifying session. He downplayed the timesheets, attributing the gap to some teams potentially turning up their engines. Verstappen's teammate, Sergio Perez, also expressed confidence in their exploration of the car's balance. Both drivers anticipate a tight battle in qualifying against their competitive rivals, particularly Mercedes.
Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has opted not to play in the Senior Bowl, with other players also choosing to skip the game after participating in practice sessions. This trend could impact the viability of the Senior Bowl, as it's difficult to ensure that players who show up for practice will stick around for the game. One solution could be to invite extra players for the practice week to ensure enough participants for the game.
The Senior Bowl week is underway in Mobile, Alabama, featuring top prospects for the 2024 NFL draft. The event now includes underclassmen who have declared for the draft, and potential first-rounders such as Michael Penix Jr., Bo Nix, Laiatu Latu, Quinyon Mitchell, Kamren Kinchens, and Xavier Legette are aiming to make an impression. Practice sessions run from Tuesday to Thursday, with coverage on ESPNU/ESPN App and ESPN2/ESPN App. NFL analysts are providing real-time updates on standout performances, potential risers, and insights from scouts, coaches, and executives.
Carlos Sainz and other Formula 1 drivers have criticized the new tyre allocation rules implemented for the Hungarian Grand Prix, which limited each car to just 11 sets of slick Pirelli rubber over the weekend. Sainz expressed frustration at the lack of running during practice sessions and suggested that either the format or the tyre allocation needs reviewing. Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen also agreed that the reduced running in practice was not ideal for entertainment, while Fernando Alonso labeled the format a "disaster" and expressed disappointment for the spectators who paid to watch cars sitting in the garage due to limited tyre availability.
Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in the dry second practice session of the Hungarian Grand Prix, narrowly beating Lando Norris and Pierre Gasly. The first practice session was heavily impacted by rain, with Sergio Perez crashing early on and several red flags interrupting the session. George Russell was fastest in the rain-affected first session.
Max Verstappen was the fastest in both Free Practice 1 and Free Practice 2 for the British Grand Prix, setting the fastest time of the day. Carlos Sainz was just 0.022 seconds behind Verstappen in FP2, while Alex Albon impressed for Williams.