Azerbaijan Grand Prix
About Azerbaijan Grand Prix
The Azerbaijan GP is one of the most awaited and exciting races on the Formula 1 calendar. It is a race held on street circuits, meaning it has its own set of challenges apart from the regular tracks. A street circuit involves a lot of meticulous strategy which takes into account the tire graining and the bumpiness of the track. The Azerbaijan GP in 2023 was the first race to introduce the sprint shootout format. It has seen a different winner in nearly every edition of the event. The Azerbaijan GP in 2020 was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Formula 1 official site calls Baku Street Circuit the Mecca of streamlining cars. It is because of the long straight of Baku which gives ample overtaking opportunities and cars tend to run three in a corner. The Formula 1 race held at Baku Street Circuit witnessed one of the biggest upsets between drivers behind the safety cars. Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton got into hot waters as their car collided during a safety car. The cars run nearly 350 kph as they go braking into Turn 1 for a 90-degree turn.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix History
The first Azerbaijan GP was held during the 2017 Formula 1 season. The race was won by Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo. It was the newest street circuit on the Formula 1 calendar when it was introduced in 2017 and was compared with the likes of Monaco and Singapore. The 2023 Azerbaijan GP and Sprint shootout were both won by Sergio Perez, the only driver to have won the race twice.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2024 Schedule
The Azerbaijan GP will be held from September 14 to September 15. The qualifying session of the race will be held on Saturday from 4:00 PM local time. The main race will be held on Sunday from 3:00 PM local time. There will be three practice sessions out of which two will take place on Friday and one will take place on Saturday before the qualifying session begins. The race will be a 51 laps event which will cover a total race distance of 306.049 km.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2024 Venue
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix of 2024 will be held at the Baku Street Circuit in Azadliq Square, Baku City, Azerbaijan. The track is among the longer ones on the Formula 1 calendar and is 6.00 km long in total. It has 20 turns and 2 DRS zones and follows an anti-clockwise format compared to the other circuits on the calendar. The Baku Street Circuit is hailed for its overtaking action and high speeds. The lap record at the circuit is held by Charles Leclerc. He clocked in 1:43.009 during the 2019 Azerbaijan GP.
Drivers with the most wins in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Sergio Perez has the most wins in the Azerbaijan GP with two wins throughout its history. Red Bull and Mercedes are on equal terms and have won two races each as a team in the race.
Where to watch the Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2024?
The Formula 1 Azerbaijan GP will be broadcast on different channels worldwide, according to the Formula 1 official website. Here is a list of broadcasters in different countries:
| Country | Channel |
| Africa | SuperSport |
| Australia | Fox SportsFoxtelKayoNetwork Ten |
| USA | ESPN |
| United Kingdom | Sky SportsC4 |
| Germany | Sky Deutschland |
Azerbaijan Grand Prix race timings for different time zones
| Greenwich Mean Time | Pacific Standard Time | Indian Standard Time | Japanese Time | Arabian Standard Time | |
| Qualifying | 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Race | 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM | 4:30 PM | 8:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
FAQ's On Azerbaijan Grand Prix
A. Yes, the Azerbaijan GP is held at a street circuit.
A. The Azerbaijan GP qualifying will be held from 4:00 PM track time.
A. Max Verstappen was 17 years and 166 days old when he started racing in Formula 1.
A. The Hungaroring is regarded as the most difficult Formula 1 track.
A. The Baku City circuit is regarded as one of the most popular and exciting F1 tracks.
