Baku City Circuit
Baku, Azerbaijan · First GP: 2016
Circuit Characteristics
(7)Power Circuit
Long straights favor cars with strong power unit performance and low drag setups.
straightsOver600m >= 2 OR longestStraightM >= 1000Active Aero Advantage
Multiple long straights allow significant gains from 2026 active aerodynamics system.
straightsOver600m >= 2Deployment Critical
Many acceleration zones from slow corners make battery deployment strategy crucial.
cornersSlow >= 5Precision Premium
Street circuit with tight corners has minimal error tolerance; rewards precise drivers.
streetCircuit = true AND cornersSlow >= 4Flowing Layout
High-speed corners reward committed drivers who carry speed through fast sections.
(cornersFast + cornersFlat) >= 6Low Tyre Degradation
Minimal tyre wear allows aggressive strategies with fewer pit stops.
tyreDegradation = lowOvertaking Friendly
Long straights into heavy braking zones create natural overtaking opportunities.
straightsOver600m >= 1 AND brakingZones4G >= 2Recent Podiums
| Season | Round | Race | Winner | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Azerbaijan Grand Prix | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | George Russell (Mercedes) | Carlos Sainz (Williams) |
| 2024 | 17 | Azerbaijan Grand Prix | Oscar Piastri (McLaren) | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) | George Russell (Mercedes) |
| 2023 | 4 | Azerbaijan Grand Prix | Sergio Pérez (Red Bull) | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) |
Track Statistics
- Length
- 5.931 km
- Total Corners
- 20
- Elevation Change
- 26.8 m
- Longest Straight
- 1906 m
Corner Classification
Based on median apex speeds across all drivers
Braking Zones
From qualifying (max attack, circuit potential)
Quali vs Race
Delta indicates management sensitivity
| Metric | Quali | Race |
|---|---|---|
| Full Throttle | 59.6% | 57.0% |
| Max Lateral G | 5.5G | 5.5G |
Throttle reduction from quali to race
Track Map
