AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoF1 in Baku: Mercedes’ George Russell set the pace in both practice sessions at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, topping FP1 and FP2 ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen, as the day also saw crashes and technical issues including Antonelli’s hydraulics problem and a red flag after Arvid Lindblad’s crash. FIA scrutiny: Lewis Hamilton was investigated after an impeding incident involving Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson, with Lawson calling it “so f*ing dangerous,” and Hamilton later receiving a reprimand. **EU-Azerbaijan business: Baku will host the 8th EU-Azerbaijan Business Forum on October 21, focused on “Connecting Corridors,” with B2B meetings and new studies on Azerbaijan’s trade and investment climate. Regional investment: Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan launched 10 joint investment projects worth $389 million, including SOCAR filling-station plans and an Azerbaijan Park in Tashkent. Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov reiterated Azerbaijan’s support for Palestinian statehood and urged solidarity against rising Islamophobia ahead of UNGA discussions. Astra Film Festival: Romania’s Astra Film Festival announced its 2026 official selection, with four competition sections and more than 200 film events. Chess spotlight: India’s Savitha Shri turned a dead draw into a win to keep India’s women’s hopes alive at the Chess Olympiad, while Azerbaijan drew India in the open section.
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