Enjoy fantastic track at Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2022 in Baku – city that blends history and modernity, where West meets East

Baku, Might 20, AZERTAC

Since debuting in 2016, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix has proved itself among the best races of the Formulation 1 season.

Final yr’s race passed off with out spectators as a result of COVID-19 disaster but nonetheless managed to supply a improbable spectacle, stuffed with speaking factors and surprises. And given the distinctive challenges posed by the Baku Metropolis Circuit, this yr guarantees to be no totally different.

Lengthy straights, excessive speeds and shut brushes with the wall make the Azerbaijan Grand Prix an action-packed race

The primary F1 race in Azerbaijan passed off in 2016 underneath the banner of the European Grand Prix, which noticed Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas clocking a brand new prime pace for an F1 automotive (378km/h).

Nevertheless, the race actually got here to life over the following two years, in 2017 and 2018, when crashes, quarrels and surprising winners meant that each occasions have been voted “race of the season” by F1 followers.

The 2020 race, postponed to 2021 as a result of COVID-19 pandemic, as soon as once more produced one other new winner in Sergio Perez of Pink Bull.

Incredible observe – vehicles dashing by way of the traditional metropolis presents followers gorgeous impressions

What makes the Azerbaijan Grand Prix so distinctive and unpredictable is the observe.

At simply over 6.003km, the Baku Metropolis Circuit is the second longest circuit in F1.

It’s additionally F1’s quickest avenue circuit with drivers comfortably reaching speeds of 360km/h alongside the over 2km-long straight alongside Neftchilar Avenue, Baku metropolis.

Furthermore, most of the 20 turns are sharp, particularly round Baku’s Outdated Metropolis, which leaves little room for error. So talent, self-discipline, teamwork and fortune are extra essential than automotive pace.

A surprising spectacle – an exhibition of Azerbaijan’s bustling capital

Designed by German engineer Hermann Tilke, the main observe designer in F1, the Baku Metropolis Circuit is an exhibition of Azerbaijan’s vibrant capital.

Weaving across the metropolis centre, it takes in its fantastic contrasts of east and west, historic and trendy.

Spectators can admire the Twelfth-century partitions of the Outdated Metropolis together with elegant streets like Istiglaliyyat constructed on the flip of the twentieth century that are lined by an eclectic mixture of structure.

The lengthy ending straight runs parallel to the tree-filled Seaside Boulevard and passes landmarks together with the mysterious Maiden Tower and Soviet-era Authorities Home.

Azerbaijan GP race winners for earlier years are as follows:

2016 – Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)

2017 – Daniel Ricciardo (Pink Bull)

2018 – Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

2019 – Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)

2020 – Not held as a result of COVID-19 pandemic

2021 – Sergio Perez (Pink Bull)

Coming quickly – Lengthy-awaited autograph session, F1 follow periods, qualifying session, an F2 race and the Azerbaijan GP

Baku is trying ahead to welcoming again F1 followers for this yr’s occasion, which takes place on the weekend of 10-12 June.

Occasions on observe will embody F1 follow periods, the qualifying session, an F2 race and the Azerbaijan GP.

A protracted-awaited autograph session of Formulation 1 followers lastly returns to the Formulation 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2022 after a two-year break.

On June 11, all ticket holders will be capable of see their favourite stars through the autograph session, going down on the F1 Village Merchandising Space proper subsequent to F1 Village Stage.

Within the autograph session scheduled earlier than F1 Third Observe Session, followers may have the possibility to satisfy with the star drivers of the royal class of motor races, take images, and take small memorabilia as signed postcards, leaving fond recollections of their minds and hearts.

Along with autograph periods, this yr’s ticket holders will even be capable of be a part of Pit Lane Stroll.

The Pit Lane Stroll is scheduled for June 9, Thursday of the race week.

Solely followers with a three-day ticket will be capable of be a part of the Pit Lane Stroll in Baku.

Baku Metropolis Circuit (BCC) urges the followers to rush as much as get their ticket and watch the race intently to expertise unforgettable moments of the 2022 Formulation 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Formulation 1 followers throughout the globe know they need to all the time anticipate the surprising and pack for the unpredictable in Baku!