Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Baku City Circuit (2017–2019, 2021–present) | |
Race information | |
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Number of times held | 6 |
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 (2023) | |
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Podium | |
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Fastest lap | |
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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.
The event is due to take place at the Baku City Circuit until at least 2026.[3]
History
The first
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.[8] The 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was won by Max 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]
Winners
Repeat winners (drivers)
Drivers in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season.
Wins | Driver | Years won |
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2 | Sergio Pérez | 2021, 2023 |
Sources:[12][13] |
Repeat winners (constructors)
Teams in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season.
Wins | Constructor | Years won |
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4 | Red Bull Racing | 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
2 | Mercedes | 2018, 2019 |
Sources:[14][15] |
Repeat winners (engine manufacturers)
Manufacturers in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season.
Wins | Manufacturer | Years won |
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2 | Mercedes | 2018, 2019 |
Sources:[14][15] |
By year
Year | Driver | Constructor | Report |
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2017 | Daniel Ricciardo | Red Bull Racing-TAG Heuer | Report |
2018 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | Report |
2019 | Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes | Report |
2020 | Not held due to COVID-19 pandemic | ||
2021 | Sergio Pérez | Red Bull Racing-Honda | Report |
2022 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing-RBPT | Report |
2023 | Sergio Pérez | Honda RBPT
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Report |
Sources:[14][15] |
Notes
- ^ a b The 2016 Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit was an edition of the European Grand Prix.
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.