The Azerbaijan Grand Prix () is a

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motor racing event that was held for the first time in . It is held on the Baku City Circuit, a

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, the capital of

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. The event is due to take place at the Baku City Circuit until at least 2026.

History

The first Formula One Grand Prix to be held in Azerbaijan was the 2016 European Grand Prix, which took place at the Baku City Circuit. A year later, in

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, the same venue hosted the first Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The race was held on 25 June and was one of five races to be held on a street circuit during the 2017 Formula One season, along with the

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Grands Prix. The winner of the first Azerbaijan Grand Prix was Daniel Ricciardo of Red Bull, who scored his first win of the season. Ilham Aliyev watched the opening ceremony of the 2018 Formula-1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix and final race 35

Ilham Aliyev watched the opening ceremony of the 2018 Formula-1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix and final race 35

The 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix took place on 29 April as the 4th round of the

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and was won by

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. The 2019 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was held on 28 April as the 4th round of the

and was won by Valtteri Bottas. In March 2020, the 2020 race was postponed due to the

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, before being cancelled later in the year. The 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix featured as the 6th round of the

, and the race was won by Sergio Pérez after

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, who led a majority of the race, was struck by tyre failure. The 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was won by Verstappen. The 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix became the first Grand Prix to implement a new format, featuring a new qualifying session called "sprint shootout" which determined the grid for one of the six sprints in the 2023 season. Sergio Pérez became the first driver to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix twice, following his win in , securing a victory in the race and also in the sprint. For the 2024 event, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was moved to September, swapping positions with the Japanese Grand Prix.

Winners

Repeat winners (drivers)

''Drivers in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season.''

Repeat winners (constructors)

''Teams in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season.''

Repeat winners (engine manufacturers)

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By year

Notes

References

{{Formula One races National Grands Prix Auto races in Azerbaijan Sports competitions in Baku 2017 establishments in Azerbaijan Recurring sporting events established in 2017