Baku City Circuit

Baku, Azerbaijan

STREET CIRCUIT

🏁 CIRCUIT GUIDE

Complete track information and racing characteristics

Track Specifications
Length: 6.003km
Total Corners: 20
(12 left, 8 right)
Longest Straight: 2,200m
DRS Zones: 2
Surface: Asphalt
Physical Characteristics
Altitude: -1m above sea level
Elevation Change: 15m
(Highest to lowest point)
Difficulty Rating: Difficult ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Location Details
City: Baku
Country: Azerbaijan (AZ)
Timezone: Asia/Baku
Coordinates:
40.37250000Β°, 49.85330000Β°
Elevation Profile

Mostly flat circuit with one notable elevation change around old town. Hairpin at Turn 4 is highest point, start-finish straight 15m lower.

Notable Corners & Sections

Turn 1

ninety degree

Sharp right-hand corner after long main straight

Turn 4

uphill hairpin

Hairpin at highest point providing overtaking opportunities

Castle Section

narrow technical

Tight section through old town with minimal run-off

Turn 15

ninety degree

Sharp corner leading onto longest straight

Circuit Overview

Ultra-long street circuit combining high-speed straights with narrow technical sections through Baku old town. Features longest straight in F1 and challenging narrow castle section.

β›… Weather Impact

Baku climate generally stable during race weekend. Strong winds from Caspian Sea can affect car handling on long straights.

🏎️ Lap Record
Time: 1:43.009
Driver: Charles Leclerc
Year: 2019
πŸ—ΊοΈ Track Layout
Baku City Circuit track layout

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Track Reference

This track layout shows the current configuration used for Formula 1 racing.

Track maps may vary in style and format. For detailed sector information and technical specifications, refer to external sources.

πŸ“Š Detailed Track Analysis

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πŸ“… Upcoming Races
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Sep 25-27, 2026
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