Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Key figures
This weekend, Baku is hosting the 8th round of the Formula 1 World Championship. This is an opportunity for us to look back at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in numbers.
6: This is the 6th time that Baku will host Formula 1 on its urban circuit. In reality, it is the 5th round called the “Azerbaijan Grand Prix” since the first edition in 2016 was named the “European Grand Prix”.
5: Year after year, the number increases! In fact, in the first five editions, there has always been a different poleman and a different winner on the Azerbaijani track. In 2016, Nico Rosberg dominated the discussions by securing both pole position and victory.
In 2017, Hamilton took the pole position while the incredibly thrilling end of the Grand Prix crowned Daniel Ricciardo. Sebastian Vettel, driving his Ferrari in 2018, claimed the pole, but it was Hamilton who secured the victory. In 2019, Valtteri Bottas, always comfortable on this circuit, emerged as the winner by setting the fastest time on Saturday.
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After a year of interruption due to the health crisis, in 2021 it was Charles Leclerc who took pole position while Sergio Pérez secured his second career victory. You may also have noticed that five drivers of different nationalities emerged triumphant on this circuit. Is this a good omen for a Monegasque, a Spaniard, or a Dutchman?
6,003: The exact length of the urban circuit in Baku.
1:40.495: This is the fastest lap recorded on the track since its creation. It was achieved by Valtteri Bottas in his Mercedes in 2019.
51: The number of laps to be covered by the winner and their pursuers in this Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
20: This is the number of turns that make up this unique layout.
The start of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix will be at 1:00 pm. For the first time this season, the Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Canal +. Good news for all fans of the sport!
