Formula 1's narrowest street section through Baku's Old City walls at 350 km/h on the waterfront.
Format
3-day race weekend
Crowd
76,000 (2024) · international visitors & spectators
Vibe
Festival, Prestige
About This Event
F1's only anti-clockwise street circuit — a 6km layout combining the narrowest section on the current calendar through Baku's UNESCO Old City with the sport's second-longest straight at over 350 km/h along the Caspian Sea waterfront. Twenty corners threading cobbled castle walls, palace ramparts and 7.6-metre-wide passages before opening onto modern coastal boulevards.
1What to Expect
Formula 2 supports the weekend as the sole support category
Absheron grandstand watches cars brake from 350 km/h into 90-degree Turn 1 where overtaking concentrates
Icheri Sheher grandstand overlooks the city gate section threading toward Turn 13-15 complex
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Concerts by international artists take place at Baku's Crystal Hall venue
All grandstands feature numbered seats and large screens
2Best Way to Experience It
Absheron grandstand Section E sits closest to Turn 1 braking zone where most overtaking occurs
Sections A, B, and C offer partial covered seating — the only cover at Baku
Paddock Club provides covered seating, outdoor balcony above team garages, and open bar service
Children aged 2-16 receive discounted tickets; limit of two child tickets per adult
Children under 2 attend free when sitting on adult's lap without occupying a seat
Metro stations 28 May, Sahil, and Icheri Sheher sit within walking distance
Limited parking available; metro or ride-hailing services recommended
Late September temperatures range from 18°C nights to 26°C days with mild, dry conditions
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4Frequently Asked Questions
Best fit if you enjoy urban racing: 6km street circuit contrasts 7.6m-wide castle section where cars brush medieval walls with 350+ km/h waterfront straight, UNESCO Old City backdrop against Caspian Sea views.
Best fit if you value championship positioning: Round 16 of 24 races positions Azerbaijan mid-championship battle with four races remaining after Singapore, critical points window between Spanish and Singapore Grands Prix.
Best fit if you enjoy accessible venues: Circuit runs through Baku city center with metro stations adjacent to track sections, bus routes 65/5/53 operational 6AM-2AM, zero hotel-to-venue distance unlike remote circuits.
Not ideal if you prefer peak-attendance spectacles: 76,000 attendance vs. 300,000+ elsewhere, Saturday race loses traditional Sunday finale atmosphere, Round 16 timing mid-championship rather than season-opener/closer intensity.
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