Baku City Circuit
Circuit character
147
Overtakes per race
#22 of 24 circuits · 4 races since 2023, first laps excluded
22%
Wet sessions
rain in 2 of 9 measured sessions since 2023
14.9s
Quickest pit lane visit
entry to exit, since 2011
Fastest laps
- 2026George Russell Mercedes1:44.916
- 2025Max Verstappen Red Bull1:43.388
- 2024Lando Norris McLaren1:45.255
- 2023George Russell Mercedes1:43.370
- 2022Sergio Pérez Red Bull1:46.046
- 2021Max Verstappen Red Bull1:44.481
- 2019Charles Leclerc Ferrari1:43.009
- 2018Valtteri Bottas Mercedes1:45.149
- 2017Sebastian Vettel Ferrari
Most wins here
Most successful teams here
Events held here (10)
- 2026Azerbaijan Grand Prix26 Sept 2026
- 2025Azerbaijan Grand Prix21 Sept 2025
- 2024Azerbaijan Grand Prix15 Sept 2024
- 2023Azerbaijan Grand Prix30 Apr 2023
- 2022Azerbaijan Grand Prix12 Jun 2022
- 2021Azerbaijan Grand Prix6 Jun 2021
- 2019Azerbaijan Grand Prix28 Apr 2019
- 2018Azerbaijan Grand Prix29 Apr 2018
- 2017Azerbaijan Grand Prix25 Jun 2017
- 2016European Grand Prix19 Jun 2016
Tagged news
via motorsport.comFive quick takeaways from Bahrain GP in MalaysiaMax Verstappen secured his first victory of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, ensuring Red Bull Racing avoided a winless year for the first time since 2015. Despite a chaotic start to the race, Verstappen showcased his pace, overtaking rivals and demonstrating the effectiveness of Red Bull's final upgrade package of the year.
George Russell's title hopes took a significant hit when his Mercedes suffered an engine failure just before a safety car restart, leaving him unable to compete for points. Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso's top-10 finish marked a positive outcome for Aston Martin, while Mercedes continues to assess the impact of its new aero package after an inconclusive performance in challenging conditions.
Sun 4 Oct · 10:24 UTC
via f1technical.netWhat does Alpine aim for in Sepang after Baku disaster?Alpine's Pierre Gasly secured ninth place on the grid for the Malaysian Grand Prix, successfully reaching Q3 while managing tyre strategy. The team opted to use two used sets of Soft tyres during qualifying, preserving a fresh set for the race, which they believe will provide strategic flexibility. Gasly expressed satisfaction with the team's performance and aims to convert the qualifying result into points during the race.
Franco Colapinto, who faced grid penalties, focused on race preparation rather than a conventional qualifying strategy, finishing 15th. Alpine's Managing Director, Steve Nielsen, confirmed that the team’s approach aligned with their expectations, allowing them to maximize their performance without taking unnecessary risks. With different strategies for both drivers, Alpine is optimistic about their chances to score points in the challenging conditions expected during the race.
