Baku F1 Circuit Jun 2026

This sector is the defining feature of the circuit. It includes Turns 8, 9, and 10, which wind around the ancient city walls. Turn 8 is particularly notorious; it is a blind, uphill, left-hand kink taken at high speed. The run-off areas here are non-existent in parts, lined with concrete walls that demand absolute precision. The narrowness of the track in this sector makes overtaking impossible, placing a premium on qualifying position.

Unlike Monaco or Singapore, Baku is a . It combines a castle-walled old town with a 2.2km flat-out blast. Here is your practical guide to mastering the chaos. This sector is the defining feature of the circuit

The asphalt is very slippery on Friday (zero grip). By Sunday, it becomes medium-grip but grainy. Expect 2-stop races unless a Safety Car appears (which it always does). The run-off areas here are non-existent in parts,

Since its inauguration in 2016 (originally as the European Grand Prix), the Baku City Circuit has established itself as a "Marmite" track—loved by fans for its chaos and loathed by engineers for its setup compromises. Designed by renowned circuit architect Hermann Tilke, the track is located in the heart of Azerbaijan’s capital, winding around the UNESCO-listed Old City (Icherisheher).

The is a unique street track in Azerbaijan that blends high-speed modern boulevards with extremely tight, medieval sections. It is known for its extreme contrast: it features the longest straight in Formula 1 alongside the narrowest corner on the entire calendar . Circuit Overview Circuit Length 6.003 km (3.730 mi) Total Turns 20 (Anti-clockwise) Race Laps 51 laps (Total distance: 306.049 km) Race Lap Record 1:43.009 (Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, 2019) First Grand Prix 2016 (held as the European Grand Prix) Key Track Sections How the Baku F1 Track is Built