Azerbaijan Grand Prix Qualifying 2018-04-28

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Azerbaijan Grand Prix Qualifying

Date
Sat 28th April 2018 (UTC)

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00:00:00 UTC

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League
Formula 1

Season
2018

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0

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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
POS NO DRIVER Q1 Q2 Q3 LAPS
1 5 Vettel 1:42.762 1:43.015 1:41.498 19
2 44 Hamilton 1:42.693 1:42.676 1:41.677 21
3 77 Bottas 1:43.355 1:42.679 1:41.837 21
4 3 Ricciardo 1:42.857 1:43.482 1:41.911 20
5 33 Verstappen 1:42.642 1:42.901 1:41.994 19
6 7 Räikkönen 1:42.538 1:42.510 1:42.490 20
7 31 Ocon 1:43.021 1:42.967 1:42.523 20
8 11 Perez 1:43.992 1:43.366 1:42.547 20
9 27 Hulkenberg 1:43.746 1:43.232 1:43.066 20
10 55 Sainz 1:43.426 1:43.464 1:43.351 20
11 18 Stroll 1:44.359 1:43.585 16
12 35 Sirotkin 1:44.261 1:43.886 17
13 14 Alonso 1:44.010 1:44.019 16
14 16 Leclerc 1:43.752 1:44.074 17
15 20 Magnussen 1:43.674 1:44.759 14
16 2 Vandoorne 1:44.489 8
17 10 Gasly 1:44.496 9
18 9 Ericsson 1:45.541 10
NC 28 Hartley 1:57.354 5
NC 8 Grosjean DNF 2

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