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🇦🇿 Baku · AZ
Baku City Circuit: Azerbaijan Grand Prix
On the F1 calendar since 2016
Circuit details
Short name
Baku
Direction
Anticlockwise
Turns
20
Lap length
6.003 km
Race distance
306.049 km
Lap record
1:43.009
Record holder
Charles Leclerc (2024)
First F1 GP
2016
The Layout
Baku City Circuit measures 6.003 km per lap, runs anticlockwise and packs in 20 turns across a race distance of 306.049 km. Long, high-speed straights feed into tight chicanes and elevation changes across the lap keep engineers busy all weekend. It’s a circuit that doesn’t let anyone settle.
Signature Corners
The narrow passages through the Old City streets are where the circuit earns its reputation. Precise car placement is non-negotiable there and any lapse in concentration gets punished immediately by the walls.
The high-speed stretch along Baku Boulevard on the shores of the Caspian Sea is a different challenge entirely. Driver courage and vehicle control are both tested hard and fans positioned along that section get some of the closest views of the cars anywhere on the calendar.
History
Baku City Circuit joined the Formula 1 calendar in 2016, making it one of the newer venues in the championship. Built on the streets surrounding the Old City in Baku, Azerbaijan, it’s established itself quickly as one of the most unpredictable and entertaining stops of the season. The circuit has also helped position Azerbaijan as a serious presence in world motorsport.
Circuit Character
Baku City Circuit sits on the shores of the Caspian Sea, with the city’s oil derricks visible in the backdrop. It’s a visually distinctive setting that doesn’t look like anywhere else on the F1 calendar. The mix of high-speed sections and technical corners means the circuit rewards both skill and bravery in roughly equal measure. The current lap record of 1:43.009, set in 2024, gives a clear sense of the pace drivers can extract from this layout.
Recent Azerbaijan Grand Prix Winners
- 2025: Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- 2024: Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- 2023: Sergio Pérez (Red Bull)
- 2022: Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- 2021: Sergio Pérez (Red Bull)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a lap at Baku?
A lap of the Baku City Circuit measures 6.003 km. The full race distance covers 306.049 km.
How many corners does Baku have?
The Baku City Circuit has 20 turns. The layout combines tight chicanes and narrow passages through the Old City with longer, high-speed sections along the Caspian Sea.
When did Baku first host a Formula 1 race?
Baku City Circuit first hosted a Formula 1 race in 2016. It has remained on the calendar since and hosts the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
What is the lap record at Baku?
The current lap record at Baku City Circuit is 1:43.009, set in 2024.
In which direction is the Baku City Circuit run?
The Baku City Circuit is run in an anticlockwise direction.
Where is the Baku City Circuit located?
The Baku City Circuit is a street circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan. It’s built on the streets surrounding the Old City and runs along the shores of the Caspian Sea.
Who won the most recent Azerbaijan Grand Prix?
The 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was won by Max Verstappen driving for Red Bull.
Who won the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix?
The 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was won by Oscar Piastri driving for McLaren.
Which drivers have won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix more than once?
Both Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez have each won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix twice. Verstappen won in 2022 and 2025, while Pérez won in 2021 and 2023.
What makes the Baku City Circuit technically demanding?
The narrow passages through the Old City streets require precise car placement with very little margin for error. Elevation changes, tight chicanes and high-speed sectors that test driver courage all add further complexity across the lap.
What is the setting of the Baku City Circuit?
The circuit sits on the shores of the Caspian Sea in Baku, with the Old City forming part of its surroundings. Baku’s oil derricks are visible from the venue, giving the race a backdrop that’s unlike any other on the F1 calendar.