BAKU: Another dramatic crash occurred during the free practice sessions for the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2024, Trend reports. The incident involved a driver from the Williams team, who collided with a safety barrier, ending his session prematurely. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix, an integral fixture on the Formula 1 (F1) calendar, has officially begun today. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix, a staple of the F1 calendar since 2017, began today and will run through September 13-15. The opening day features free practice sessions and preliminary races for both Formula 1 and Formula 2 (F2) teams. On September 14, F1 teams will participate in their third free practice session, while F2 will see preliminary races and short sprint races. The main races for both F1 and F2 are set to take place on September 15, where the champions of the weekend will be crowned. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix, held at Baku's city circuit since 2017, has seen 7 editions at the venue to date. Source: Trend News Agency