Accident occurred during the free practice session of FIA Formula 2 in Baku.
Driver of BWT team Arden Maximilian Gunther failed to follow a road bend. As a result of the accident, the car caught fire, but thanks to the marshals, the fire was extinguished.
Free practice session of FIA Formula 2 wrapped up in Baku April 27. Sergio Sette Camara, driver of the Carlin team, showed the best results (1:57.136) at the Practice Session of the FIA Formula-2 Championship in Baku. Luca Ghiotto, Italian driver from Campos Vexatec Racing, came in second (1:57.208), while Ralph Boschung from MP Motorsport came in third (1:57.629).
The 2018 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix kicked off in Baku today. Drivers will compete on the six kilometer Baku City Circuit. The length of the widest part of the track is 13 meters, and the narrowest width is 7.6 meters between the turns 7 and 8, which are along the Icheri Sheher. The Start and Finish lanes will be located at the Azadlig Square. Moreover, the Formula 1 Paddock, team garages and pit lanes are also located there.
