Grand Prix practice session brought to screeching halt after Pierre Gasly’s Alpine car catches fire

Formula One returns Sunday after a weeks-long hiatus, and several drivers were on the track to practice ahead of a qualifying session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

But the practice session came to an unexpected stop Friday after French driver Pierre Gasly's Alpine car caught fire.

Large flames and smoke rose from the rear of Gasly's car. He quickly stopped the car, and a red flag brought the session to a halt.

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Gasly made it out of the car safely and did not appear to b...