The Azerbaijan Grand Prix (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Qran Prisi) is a Formula One motor racing event that was held for the first time in 2017.[a][1][2] It is held on the Baku City Circuit, a street circuit in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.
| Baku City Circuit (2017–2019, 2021–present) | |
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| Race information | |
|---|---|
| Number of times held | 7 |
| First held | 2017[a] |
| Most wins (drivers) |  Sergio Pérez (2) |
| Most wins (constructors) |  Red Bull Racing (4) |
| Circuit length | 6.003 km (3.730 miles) |
| Race length | 306.049 km (190.170 miles) |
| Laps | 51 |
| Last race (2024) | |
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The event is due to take place at the Baku City Circuit until at least 2026.[3]
History
editThe first Formula One Grand Prix to be held in Azerbaijan was the 2016 European Grand Prix, which took place at the Baku City Circuit. A year later, in 2017, the same venue hosted the first Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The race was held on 25 June and was one of five races to be held on a street circuit during the 2017 Formula One season, along with the Singapore, Monaco, Australian and Canadian Grands Prix. The winner of the first Azerbaijan Grand Prix was Daniel Ricciardo of Red Bull, who scored his first win of the season.[4]
The 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix took place on 29 April as the 4th round of the season and was won by Lewis Hamilton.[5]
The 2019 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was held on 28 April as the 4th round of the season and was won by Valtteri Bottas.[6] In March 2020, the 2020 race was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, before being cancelled later in the year.[7] The 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix featured as the 6th round of the season, and the race was won by Sergio Pérez after Max Verstappen, who led a majority of the race, was struck by tyre failure.[8] The 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was won by Verstappen.[9]
The 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix became the first Grand Prix to implement a new format, featuring a new qualifying session called "sprint shootout" which determined the grid for one of the six sprints in the 2023 season.[10] Sergio Pérez became the first driver to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix twice, following his win in 2021, securing a victory in the race and also in the sprint.[11] For the 2024 event, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was moved to September, swapping positions with the Japanese Grand Prix.[12][13]
Winners
editRepeat winners (drivers)
editDrivers in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season.
| Wins | Driver | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sergio Pérez
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2021, 2023 |
| Sources:[14][15] | ||
Repeat winners (constructors)
editTeams in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season.
| Wins | Constructor | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Red Bull Racing
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2017, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| 2 |  Mercedes
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2018, 2019 |
| Sources:[16][17] | ||
Repeat winners (engine manufacturers)
editManufacturers in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season.
| Wins | Manufacturer | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Mercedes
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2018, 2019, 2024 |
| Sources:[16][17] | ||
By year
edit| Year | Driver | Constructor | Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |  Daniel Ricciardo
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Red Bull Racing-TAG Heuer | Report |
| 2018 |  Lewis Hamilton
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Mercedes | Report |
| 2019 |  Valtteri Bottas
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Mercedes | Report |
| 2020 | Not held due to COVID-19 pandemic | ||
| 2021 | Sergio Pérez
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Red Bull Racing-Honda | Report |
| 2022 |  Max Verstappen
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Red Bull Racing-RBPT | Report |
| 2023 | Sergio Pérez
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Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT | Report |
| 2024 | Oscar Piastri
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McLaren-Mercedes | Report |
| Sources:[16][17] | |||
Notes
edit- ^ a b The 2016 Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit was an edition of the European Grand Prix.
References
edit- ^ "FIA Announces World Motorsports Council decisions". Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. 30 November 2016. Archived from the original on 30 November 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- ^ "No German Grand Prix on F1 2017 calendar but Azerbaijan race is official". The Guardian. Reuters. 30 November 2016. Archived from the original on 1 December 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- ^ "Formula 1 to race in Azerbaijan through 2026 after new deal agreed". formula1.com. 29 April 2023. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ Verschueren, Gianni (25 June 2017). "Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix 2017 Results: Daniel Ricciardo Wins Incident-Rich Race". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ [1] Archived 29 April 2018 at the Wayback Machine Lewis Hamilton wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Red Bulls suffer calamity
- ^ "Bottas wins in Baku to secure fourth straight Mercedes 1-2". Formula 1. 28 April 2023. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ "Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2020 Cancelled". Baku City Circuit (Press release). 3 June 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ "Perez beats Vettel to Baku victory after Verstappen crashes out from lead late on". Formula 1. 6 June 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ Conway, Tyler (12 June 2022). "Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix 2022 Results: Max Verstappen Wins Race; Charles Leclerc DNF". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ Barretto, Lawrence (25 April 2023). "EXPLAINED: Everything you need to know about the 2023 F1 Sprint format". Formula 1. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ Polychronis, Jacob (30 April 2023). "'Going to be furious': Harsh F1 'reality' rocks Max amid cruel title twist as Aussie disaster strikes". Fox Sports Australia. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ "F1 2024 calendar revealed: Saturday night Grands Prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia to kick off record 24-race season". Sky Sports. Archived from the original on 8 July 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ Jackson, Kieran (26 February 2024). "F1 2024 schedule: How many races are there this season?". The Independent. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Race Result".
- ^ "2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Race Result".
- ^ a b c "Azerbaijan GP". ChicaneF1. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ a b c Clayton, Matthew (6 June 2021). "Sergio Pérez is the ultimate street fighter in Baku". Red Bull. Archived from the original on 6 December 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.