Baku City Circuit
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| Location | Azadliq Square, Baku, Azerbaijan |
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| Time zone | GMT+4 (standard) /+4 (DST) |
| Coordinates | 40°22′21″N 49°51′12″E / 40.37250°N 49.85333°E |
| Capacity | 28,000 |
| FIA Grade | 1 |
| Architect | Hermann Tilke |
| Major events | FIA Formula One European Grand Prix (2016–) |
| Website | https://www.bakucitycircuit.com |
| Grand Prix circuit | |
| Length | 6.006 km (3.732 miles) |
| Turns | 20 |
The Baku City Circuit[1] is a planned motor racing circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan to be constructed near Baku Boulevard.[2] It is scheduled to host the Baku European Grand Prix from 2016.
History
Development
In December 2013, Formula One President and CEO Bernie Ecclestone suggested that the race would be run in 2016 but later said that because the Korean Grand Prix organisers were in breach of contract, it would be moved to 2015.[3][4][5] However, in July 2014 it was announced that the race's debut would be delayed until 2016.[6]
Design
The six kilometre, anti-clockwise layout of the circuit was designed by circuit architect Hermann Tilke.[7] The circuit is planned to start adjacent to Azadliq Square, then loop around Government House before heading west to Maiden Tower. Here, the track is planned to have a narrow uphill traversal and then circle the Old City before opening up onto a 2.2 km (1.4 mi) stretch along Neftchilar Avenue back to the start line.[6][8]
See also
References
- ^ Orujova, Nigar (30 October 2015). "Baku City Circuit unveils logo". Azernews. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ^ "F1: Bernie Ecclestone confirms Azerbaijan to replace axed Korea". www.auto123.com. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
- ^ Prince, Max. "Korea out, Azerbaijan in for 2015 Formula 1 calendar". www.roadandtrack.com. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
- ^ Smith, Luke. "Azerbaijan set to welcome Formula 1 in 2015; Korea scrapped". motorsportstalk.nbcsports.com. NBC. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- ^ Sylt, Christian. "Exclusive: Korean GP dropped to make way for race in Azerbaijan". www.independent.co.uk. The Independent. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- ^ a b "Formula 1 – Azerbaijan Grand Prix debut delayed until 2016". uk.eurosport.yahoo.com. Reuters. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
- ^ "Azerbaijan layout unveiled for Baku European Grand Prix in 2016". formula1.com. Formula One Administration. 8 October 2014. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
- ^ Азад Рагимов рассказал о примерной трассе бакинского этапа Формулы-1 [Azad Ragimov told about approximate track of Baku Formula 1 race] (in Russian). Retrieved 25 July 2014.
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