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Sergio Perez shook Max Verstappen today with a victory in Baku. However, even off the track, Perez has been sending shockwaves to the Bulls.
“Facts Are Being Spoken”: Toto Wolff Unmasks Max Verstappen’s Hatred Against Lewis Hamilton Amid George Russell Row Sending F1 World Into Meltdown
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“Laughing Through the Pain”: Charles Leclerc Sends F1 Fans Into a Frenzy Over Innocent Request to Sergio Perez
King of Baku, Sergio Perez won the race but the Ferrari man won hearts and also made an unusual request to the Red Bull man.
“What a Shameful Human Being”: Christian Horner’s Favoritism Towards Max Verstappen Exposed With Post Race Radio Message Leaving Perez’s Fans Fuming With Anger
Sergio Perez defeated Max Verstappen at Baku today. But the antics of their team principal have sent shockwaves through the world.
“FIA Is More Focused On Hamilton’s Jewellery”: Fans Slam Ben Sulayem & Co. As Life Threatening Incident in Pit Lane Concerns F1 Fans
FIA faces fans' fury as the final lap incident involving Esteban Ocon in pit lane exposes the lack of commitment to drivers' safety.
“Who Is He. He Is Not Alonso”: Fernando Breaks Anti Hero Image With Heartwarming Gesture Towards Lance Stroll to Leave Fans Rubbing Their Eyes
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Sergio Perez Dealt a Severe Blow as Christian Horner’s Eye-Catching Confession Puts Max Verstappen in Pole Position for the Win
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“Spanish Civil War in Full Swing”: Fernando Alonso Trolled Badly by Fans as Close Call With Carlos Sainz Tips a Souring Relation
Fernando Alonso was criticized for his crybaby remarks toward Carlos Sainz as fans foresee a civil war on the horizon.
Lando Norris Criticizes McLaren’s “Horrible” Gamble While Citing Caution for Fellow Competitors: “I would have crashed”
McLaren and Lando Norris were given a blessing despite a torrid sprint race result in Baku. Better results are expected during the main race.
Amid an Unexpected Illness, McLaren Boss Praises Oscar Piastri’s Fighting Spirit To Deliver on Expectations: “Impressive in the Way He Deals”
With Oscar Piastri realizing his sense of responsibility amidst McLaren updates at Baku, Andrea Stella can't stop hailing the prodigy.
“Has Made a Career Out Of…”: F1 Insider Exposes Max Verstappen’s Hypocrisy as Past Crimes Return to Haunt Him After Gutsy Battle With George Russell
F1 expert spoke for everyone while exposing Max Verstappen and shaming him for his outburst following a gutsy battle with George Russell.
“That’s a Shame”: Lewis Hamilton Rues Missed Opportunity as Max Verstappen & Sergio Perez’s Lead Prove Too Much to Take Advantage Of
Hamilton failed to take advantage against the RB19s, despite the opportunity. The W14 headaches continue at the Mercedes.
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Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2021- Winners, Qualifying, Circuits, Track
Crafted by the Tilke Company, the Baku City Circuit is the second-longest circuit registered in the list of F1 racing venues. The circuit is in the lowest-lying capital city, surrounded by water bodies. This makes the circuit extremely adventurous for racing and spectating.
The land of fire, Azerbaijan, was ready to stage the fourth F1 weekend race in their capital city this year. However, the global health situation ruined the entire F1 calendar for the 2020- season.
The hype to witness the F1 weekend in the Baku City Circuit was undoubtedly high. Fans will be anticipating the absolutely power-packed racing weekend that will soon happen in the 2021 season. The race will take place between 4 June and 6 June.
Past Winners
| NAME | NATIONALITY | YEAR |
| Daniel Ricciardo | Australian | 2017 |
| Lewis Hamilton | British | 2018 |
| Valtteri Bottas | Finnish | 2019 |
Most Constructors Winners
| MANUFACTURER | YEAR |
| Mercedes | 2018, 2019 |
Past Constructors Winners
| MANUFACTURER | YEAR |
| Red Bull Racing-TAG Heuer | 2017 |
| Mercedes | 2018 |
| Mercedes | 2019 |
Circuit Details
Baku, fondly known as the 'City of Winds' has built the second-longest circuit in the world. The city has hosted three F1 Grand Prix so far since its emergence in 2017.
The anti-clockwise track measures 6.003- kilometers. It comprises 20 turns and 51 laps, with a racing length of 306.049- kilometers. It is one of the quickest and tightest circuit and offers a speed of 360 km/h.
In 2019, the Scuderia Ferrari racer, Charles Leclerc, bagged the honor of having the highest racing lap record (1:43.009). Meanwhile, the races of 2017 and 2018 were the most remarkable races that the grid has hosted.
Where to Watch
People who can make it to the arena of Baku Circuit will get to make the most of what promises to be an entertaining race. The ones who cannot make it to Baku can watch it live on the official F1 YouTube channel.
In Asia, Australia, and Latin America, the practice sessions, qualifying, and the race will stream on the Fox Sports Channel. People from the Indian subcontinent can enjoy the race on STAR Sports. In Africa, SuperSport will broadcast it while Azerbaijan has Idman Azerbaijan.
Belgium has RTBF and Telenet for the entire highlights and the streaming of the race. Those in Brazil can watch it on TV Globo and SporTV.
RDS and TSN will broadcast the entire course of the race for Canada. For the Czech Republic and Slovakia, Sport 1, Sport2, Sport 5 will take charge of the broadcast. China will stream the race on CCTV, Tencent, Guangdong TV, and Shanghai TV.
Denmark will have TV3+, TV3 Sport, and ViaSat while Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will have TBC for the broadcast.
Finland will telecast the race on MTV and France will do so on TF1 and Canal+. Germany, Austria, and Switzerland will have RTL Germany for their people to enjoy the race. Greece will stream it on ERT and Cosmote TV.
Israel will have the broadcast on The Sports Channel while Italy can watch it on Sky Italia and TV8.
TUDN Mexico will telecast the race for Mexico while Montenegro has SportKlub.
Eleven Sport will telecast the entire event for Poland and Portugal while Russia can watch it on Match TV.
Spain and Andorra have Movistar, and Turkey will stream it on S Sport. The United Kingdom will broadcast the entire event on C4 and Sky Sports, while ESPN will telecast the entire course for the USA.
Tickets
The 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix will be held behind closed doors.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix at a glance
| FOUNDED | 2017 |
| FIRST HELD | 2017 |
| LAST RACE POLE POSITION PODIUM | 2019 Valtteri Bottas (1:40.495) 3. Sebastian Vettel (+11.739) 2. Lewis Hamilton (+1.524) 1. Valtteri Bottas (1:31:52.942) |
| MOST CONSTRUCTORS WINNERS | Mercedes |
| CIRCUIT DETAILS- CIRCUIT LENGTH RACE LENGTH | 6.003-km 306.049-km |
| LAPS | 51 |
| TICKETS | https://f1experiences.com/2021-azerbaijan-grand-prix |
| VENUE | Baku City Circuit |
| WHERE TO WATCH | https://www.radiotimes.com/news/sport/formula-1/2020-06-05/watch-virtual-f1-azerbaijan-grand-prix-live-stream/ |
