If you’re looking for an F1 trip that promises exciting racing and an exotic destination at an affordable price, Baku could be for you. In the evening, hugging the shimmering Caspian Sea, the promenade begs to be walked. Amongst gorgeous architecture, old and new, there are tree-lined boulevards, exclusive boutiques and sprawling bazaars to be explored. Although the city circuit in Baku has only hosted a handful of Formula 1 races - including the first under the name of the European Grand Prix, in 2016 - the Azerbaijan Grand Prix has quickly. Baku is the perfect Formula 1 getaway for lovers and culture lovers alike. One independent media organization is hoping to use the race as a guide to Azerbaijan’s endemic corruption, deteriorating press freedom, and beleaguered human rights activists. Organisers could learn a thing or two from Monaco.Īzerbaijan itself is a conservative culture and not the destination of choice for nightlife and partying. Perhaps the only downside for spectators at the track is that the frequent thrills and spills can mean long periods under the safety car, a problem compounded by having some of the slowest marshaling in F1. I’m no fan of street circuits but Baku is an example of a street circuit done well. The unusually long 2.2km main straight, sees cars going three or four abreast and elsewhere on the track its not uncommon for cars to duel for position, inches from the barriers.
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