Poll: Official 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Thread - Baku City Circuit - Race 17/24

Rate the Baku race out of ten

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When did they build the track? Trick question – they didn't! Baku's street circuit is the new kid on the Formula 1 block, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Monaco, Melbourne, and Singapore.

First Grand Prix, you ask? Baku burst onto the F1 scene in 2016, hosting the European Grand Prix. Fast forward to 2017, and the Azerbaijan Grand Prix made its debut, throwing a curveball with Daniel Ricciardo snatching victory, Bottas and Stroll tailing behind, and Hamilton and Vettel playing bumper cars behind the Safety Car.

The circuit? Imagine a racetrack designed by a committee of indecisive architects: part spacious boulevard, part needle-threading alley. The Baku straight is where slipstreams are born, and cars go three-wide into Turn 1 like it's a high-speed game of Tetris. Then, it's a scenic tour through the Icheri Sheher old town, where the walls aren't just for show – they bite.

Why should you go? Because watching the Azerbaijan Grand Prix is like being in the eye of a hurricane, only with more octane and less rain. Baku's not just about the racing; it's a city that never sleeps, and the local cuisine? It's a delicious mash-up of Turkish and Middle Eastern flavors. Don't forget to eat your heart out!

Best spot for spectating? Plant yourself in the Absheron grandstand at the end of the main straight for the ultimate thrill – cars decelerating from warp speed into Turn 1 is where the magic happens. Or, for a change of scenery, the Icheri Sheher grandstand offers a front-row seat to the automotive ballet between the ancient city gates and the blisteringly quick Turns 13-15. It's like watching F1 in a time machine.


Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Schedule Information & TV Broadcast Times​


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Channel 4 Highlights - Broadcast Times​

Saturday 14th September - Azerbaijan GP Qualifying Highlights - 19:30
Sunday 1st September - Azerbaijan GP Race Highlights - 16:30

Weekend Weather Forecast (as at 10/09/2024​


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Track Diagram & Information​


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Previous Race Highlights​


Championship Standings after Monza​


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Just a reminder, but consider it a warning - can we not have any further derogatory name calling of drivers, team bosses and the like. We don't expect you to like every driver/team, but at least keep comments respectful.

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cuke2u said:
That'll be because Crofty got married this week to his long term partner so I guess he's entitled to a day off...
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Yeah it was announced back at the start of the year that Croft wouldn't be in Baku; when they orignally announced Benjamin would commentate a few races.

GR63 said:
Given the rules about no badmouthing drivers.. are we ALLOWED to Criticize a commentator in any way?
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I hope so! I can't say I liked Harry Benjamin on the last race he did; I'd rather have Alex Brundle next to his dad for a race.
 
Mr Jack said:
I expect he is. But Williams has also had a big upgrade at the same time, Albon has had two of his best results of the season in those 2 races so it's not really a fair comparison, but - of course - it was Logan smashing up the car with those new upgrades that was the final straw so...

I've been impressed by Colapinto too, I didn't think he was particularly impressive in F2 but he's dropped into F1 with impressive poise. It's a pity he's almost certain to be sidelined at the end of the season. Makes me wonder how much Albon has been flattered by Latifi and Logan?
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Yeah that Williams has had an upgrade and Monza and Baku are two tracks I'd have expected them to do pretty well at anyway if recent years are a guide.

Good point on Albon though; many people have almost been fawning over how good he is but if Colapinto can come in and not just match him but beat him; you have to wonder how good Albon really is.
 
Jono8 said:
It does seem like Ferrari have made progress over the last couple of races. They seem pretty close to Mclaren now. They seem to have leapfrogged Mercedes a bit after lagging behind them.

Pecking order for the top 4 now does seem to be:

Mclaren
Ferrari
Red Bull
Mercedes

I guess it is still quite track specific, but i don't think Monza and Baku are that similar are they (in terms of what they need from the car)?
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It does seem pretty track specific, Ferrari have been pretty good at Baku in the past and most seem to expect them to be quick in Singapore this weekend.
Monza is very much a super low downforce one-off for all the teams (a bit like Monaco is with high downforce) so I think Ferrari must just have done a good job with their Monza spec wing, etc
 
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