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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Baku, September 19 /Xinhua/ — The ninth Azerbaijan Grand Prix, a round of the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship, kicked off in Baku on Friday. Twenty drivers from 10 teams will compete for victory on the six-kilometer city circuit.
The iconic Baku circuit, designed by renowned German architect Hermann Tilke, is one of the longest on the Formula 1 calendar. It features 20 turns, runs counterclockwise, and consists of 51 laps. Fans will be treated to a unique spectacle: the race will take place against the backdrop of the capital's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, modern architectural ensembles, and the Caspian coastline.
Participants include motorsport stars such as Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Max Verstappen, and Charles Leclerc. Today's program includes two Formula 1 free practice sessions and Formula 2 races (practice and qualifying). On Saturday, the third Formula 1 practice session and qualifying will take place, as well as the Formula 2 sprint race. The main Grand Prix race is scheduled for September 21.
Azerbaijan has hosted the prestigious FIA World Championship round since 2016. The inaugural race in Baku, held under the name of the European Grand Prix, was won by German Nico Rosberg. Subsequent winners included Daniel Ricciardo (Australia), Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain), Valtteri Bottas (Finland), Sergio Perez (Mexico), Max Verstappen (Netherlands), and Oscar Piastri (Australia). The 2020 race was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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