Friday's practice session featured several close calls and heart-stopping moments as drivers struggled to find the right balance to the cars in the face of high winds and added weight in the rear due to the hybrid power units.
Kyffin Simpson was the first to step over that line, crashing heavily at the exit of Turn 4 and going airborne in the first hour of the session. Teams and drivers alike were extremely cautious, constantly bailing out on runs or waiting hours before even heading out onto the track.
