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E-mail Xinhua, September 14, 2024
Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix takes place in Baku from September 13 to 15, showcasing high-speed action on the city's iconic street circuit.
Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes team's Canadian driver Lance Stroll competes during the first practice session of the 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan, June 10, 2022. (Xinhua/Tofiq Babayev)
This marks the eighth time Azerbaijan's capital has hosted the event.
As the fourth race of the 24-race season, this year's Azerbaijan Grand Prix promises to be one of the most thrilling spectacles.
Significant revisions to the Formula 1 calendar for 2024, aimed at streamlining logistics, include moving the Japanese Grand Prix to April and shifting the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to September. These changes are part of a broader strategy to improve race management efficiency and reduce the operational burden on teams.
Ten teams and 20 drivers will compete on Baku's high-speed city circuit, which is renowned as one of the fastest and most challenging tracks in Formula 1. Spanning six kilometers, with top speeds reaching up to 370 km/h on its long straight sections, the race will be crucial in the championship battle as teams strive to secure vital points in the latter part of the season.
This year's event has generated unprecedented excitement, with tickets selling out well in advance. In response to the high demand, organizers increased the number of grandstands from eight to ten, boosting total capacity by 35% compared to last year.
