Formula One is back in action after a four-week break, but during the one and only practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Pierre Gasly's Alpine's engine went up in smoke.
returns Sunday after a weeks-long hiatus, and several drivers were on the track to practice ahead of a qualifying session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.Alpine car caught fire.
Large flames and smoke rose from the rear of Gasly's car. He quickly stopped the car, and a red flag brought the session to a halt. Pierre Gasly of France and Alpine F1 leaves his car after it caught fire during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan at Baku City Circuit April 28, 2023, in Baku, Azerbaijan.The flames broke out about 15 minutes after the session started. Crew members responded and quickly extinguished the flames.
Track marshals put out the fire in the car of Pierre Gasly of France and Alpine F1 during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan at Baku City Circuit April 28, 2023, in Baku, Azerbaijan. After the track was cleared, the session resumed. Gasly earned four points from the first three races of the season after he finished in ninth place in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.Pierre Gasly of France and Alpine F1 leaves his car after it caught fire during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan at Baku City Circuit April 28, 2023, in Baku, Azerbaijan.Drivers will have to adjust to the new sprint race format in Baku.
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