PADDOCK INSIDER: A back to school feel on F1's return but Ferrari dominate the headlines

Apr 27, 2023 4:59pm UTC

F1 Correspondent & PresenterLawrence Barretto

BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - APRIL 27: Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari and Charles Leclerc of Monaco and

There was a back to school feeling in the Baku paddock on Thursday, as F1’s travelling family got the gang back together after a three-week break.

Championship leader Max Verstappen spoke of how the gap since Australia has helped him get back to 100% full fitness after picking up an illness ahead of the Saudi Arabian GP weekend.

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PADDOCK INSIDER: A back to school feel on F1's return but Ferrari dominate the headlines

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