Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2018-04-29

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Event
Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Date
Sun 29th April 2018 (UTC)

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00:00:00 UTC

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League
Formula 1

Season
2018

Round
4

Status

Location
Baku City Circuit

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The 2016 season saw Azerbaijan become the latest addition to the Formula 1 calendar, with capital city Baku playing host to the fastest street circuit in F1 racing, on a layout designed by renowned track architect Hermann Tilke.

“Our brief to Tilke Engineering was simple - create a circuit that is unique, one that will help the Grand Prix in Baku quickly establish itself as one of the most exciting, thrilling venues on the F1 calendar, and one that the fans and teams alike are excited about,” said Azad Rahimov, Azerbaijan's Minister of Youth and Sport.

“Most importantly, we wanted a track that would showcase the best of Baku, our capital city, and I am delighted that the circuit has achieved exactly that aim.”

Tilke's design married technical sectors with extreme straights to create a stunning circuit that also thrives on Baku's very attractive urban atmosphere and its great combination of history and 21st century style. The historic city centre, the beautiful seaside promenade and the impressive government house all combine to provide the perfect backdrop for the spectacular track.

“Obviously street circuits present a number of challenges, in terms of circuit design, but we have been able to incorporate some unique features that will provide the teams and fans with fascinating racing,” he comments.

“For example, the extremely narrow uphill section at the old town wall rewards pinpoint accuracy and courage, while the 2.2 kilometres along the promenade sees the cars running flat out at very high top speeds - an incredible spectacle for the race fans on track and the viewers at home.”

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Result List

Result Description
1 44 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 51 1:43:44.291 25
2 7 Kimi Räikkönen Ferrari 51 +2.460s 18
3 11 Sergio Perez Force India Mercedes 51 +4.024s 15
4 5 Sebastian Vettel Ferrari 51 +5.329s 12
5 55 Carlos Sainz Renault 51 +7.515s 10
6 16 Charles Leclerc Sauber Ferrari 51 +9.158s 8
7 14 Fernando Alonso McLaren Renault 51 +10.931s 6
8 18 Lance Stroll Williams Mercedes 51 +12.546s 4
9 2 Stoffel Vandoorne McLaren Renault 51 +14.152s 2
10 28 Brendon Hartley Scuderia Toro Rosso Honda 51 +18.030s 1
11 9 Marcus Ericsson Sauber Ferrari 51 +18.512s 0
12 10 Pierre Gasly Scuderia Toro Rosso Honda 51 +24.720s 0
13 20 Kevin Magnussen Haas Ferrari 51 +40.663s 0
14 77 Valtteri Bottas Mercedes 48 DNF 0
NC 8 Romain Grosjean Haas Ferrari 42 DNF 0
NC 33 Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing TAG Heuer 39 DNF 0
NC 3 Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull Racing TAG Heuer 39 DNF 0
NC 27 Nico Hulkenberg Renault 10 DNF 0
NC 31 Esteban Ocon Force India Mercedes 0 DNF 0
NC 35 Sergey Sirotkin Williams Mercedes 0 DNF 0

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