2026 Circuit Guide
Baku City Circuit
Baku, Azerbaijan • Azerbaijan Grand Prix
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2026 Track Layout & Active Aero
2026 Sector Breakdown
Sector 1
Multiple 90-degree city block corners punishing the rear tyres.
Sector 2
The staggeringly narrow ascent around the historic stone castle.
Sector 3
The seemingly endless flat-out blast along the Caspian Sea coastline.
Grandstand & Seating Guide
Absheron
The main straight. Watch cars hit 350+ km/h before diving into Turn 1.
Icheri Sheher
Positioned right at the famously tight, treacherous Castle section.
Azneft
Located at Turn 16 where cars drop down the hill onto the fast sections.
Recent Winners
2025Oscar PiastriMcLaren
2024Oscar PiastriMcLaren
2023Sergio PérezRed Bull Racing
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Track Overview & History
An insane mix of extreme high speed and impossibly tight ancient streets. The colossal 2.2km main straight contrasts wildly with the 7-meter-wide castle section, almost always resulting in chaos and safety cars.
Track Weather: Baku City Circuit
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19°C
Partly CloudyWind18 km/h
Humidity65 %
Trackside Survival Guide
- Local Track RadioTBA
- Terrain & WalkingCity streets with some cobblestones. Excellent urban access.
- Sun & ShadeGood shading around the old city, but the grandstands on the boulevard are exposed to the sun and heavy winds.
Nominated Tyre Compounds
C3Hard
C4Medium
C5Soft
First Grand Prix2016
Number of Laps51
Circuit Length6.003 km
Race Distance306.049 km
Lap Record
1:43.009
Weekend Schedule Track Local Time
Practice 113:30 Local
Practice 217:00 Local
Qualifying16:00 Local
Race15:00 Local