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McLaren drivers thrown off course in Baku by windy conditions

Daniel Ricciardo says the windy conditions that prevailed on Friday in Baku led to a tricky opening day of running for McLaren in Azerbaijan. The wind blowing in from the Caspian Sea, broken down into violent gusts by Baku's buildings and landmarks, often threw drivers off course, and while McLaren did not encounter any specific problems over the course of the day, conditions made for a difficult start. "It was less tricky this evening but FP1 was really wind, so the gusts and everything… it looked like we couldn’t drive straight," said Ricciardo who finished his day P14, or four spots behind teammate Lando Norris. "Anyone watching would think, these guys are pros why...
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