Valtteri Bottas under FIA investigation for allegedly overtaking under yellow flags during Azerbaijan GP first practice.

Valtteri Bottas faces investigation by FIA stewards for allegedly overtaking under yellow flag conditions during the first practice session at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. The Cadillac driver was classified 22nd in the opening practice session, with his fastest lap time almost two seconds slower than Lance Stroll's Aston Martin in 21st position. Bottas and a Cadillac team representative have been summoned to meet with the stewards at 13:50 local time to address the alleged yellow flag infringement.

The first practice session proved eventful with multiple technical issues affecting several teams. Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar reported pulling under braking, while Williams suffered a dramatic moment when Carlos Sainz's brakes caught fire in the pit lane. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli's Mercedes session ended early after he reported a hydraulics issue. Cadillac remains the only team yet to score points in the 2026 season entering the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend.