The condensed schedule and the unpredictability of the resurfaced track added further complexity to the setup process. Teams had limited time to fine-tune their cars and adapt to the new track conditions, leaving them with less room for experimentation and adjustments.
Despite the challenges faced by Mercedes in Baku, they managed to deliver a competitive performance, with Hamilton securing a podium finish in the sprint race and ultimately claiming a top-five finish in the Grand Prix.
