In a small moment during the first free practice session for the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton suffered a setback after clipping the wall. With just nine minutes remaining in FP1, the Briton reported via team radio that he had tapped the barriers, resulting in a puncture and front wing damage.
At the time, Lewis Hamilton was running in ninth place when he carefully made his way back to the pit lane to assess the damage. Replays clearly show the Ferrari driver brushing the inside wall at Turn 5, narrowly avoiding a more serious impact. Observers noted that Hamilton was fortunate not to have broken the steering arm or collided head-on with the barrier at Turn 6, which could have ended his session prematurely.
Fans can watch the incident in the video below, highlighting both the danger of Baku’s narrow street circuit and Lewis Hamilton’s skill in managing the car after contact.
The moment Lewis clipped the wall. Made it back to the pits with front left puncture.
— sim (@simsgazette) September 19, 2025
This incident serves as a reminder of how quickly fortunes can change on street circuits like Baku, where even a small mistake can result in significant damage. Lewis Hamilton and the Ferrari team will now have to evaluate the car and prepare for the remaining practice sessions ahead of qualifying.
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