Baku City Circuit, Street circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan.
This layout follows a closed loop of 6,003 meters (3.73 miles) along public roads in the city center. The route alternates between wide sections along the boulevard and narrow passages through historic quarters, combining sharp corners with long straights.
The first races took place from 2012 on a shorter route around Government House, initially with GT cars. German engineer Hermann Tilke designed the expanded layout in 2014, which was later chosen for Formula One.
The track runs through the medieval Old Town, passing market squares and residential blocks where local families watch races from balconies. This format connects the sport to daily city life and shows how the city changes during the event.
Multiple entry points distribute visitors across different zones, each offering a distinct view of the track and paddock. The best viewing spots sit along the straights, while corner sections can experience crowding, especially when races and practice sessions run close together.
During 2016 qualifying, Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas reached 378 kilometers per hour (235 miles per hour) here, the highest speed ever recorded in Formula One. This mark happened on the long straight where cars run with minimal downforce.
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