Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Baku City Circuit
Summary
Baku may be one of the newer circuits on the calendar, but it’s already built a reputation for unpredictable results and drama on the track. High speeds, low track abrasiveness and tight corners all come together to create a unique challenge for drivers and Team Principals alike.
Suggested Setup
Suggested car setup and attribute focus for the Baku City Circuit:
- Low speed cornering is crucial
- Focusing on top speed and acceleration is also recommended
- Favours cars with stats focused on power
Tips & Tricks
High speed straights and low speed, almost 90 degree, corners, Baku will require a steady hand if you want to lead your team to success.
- Opening on softs or mediums before switching to hards with a single pit will be a common strategy at Baku – but if you can squeeze in another pit and swap to softs under the safety car, you might just be able to grab victory.
- At this point in the season clear frontrunners have likely presented themselves in the points. If you’ve been struggling to make it into the top 10, Baku may offer an opportunity for an upset.
- The low track abrasiveness makes tyre preservation far less important at Baku. While you should continue to monitor your tyres, your focus should be on judging when to direct your drivers to push.
Circuit Details
- Circuit Type
- power
- Circuit Abrasiveness
- low
- Circuit Length
- 6.003KM
- First Grand Prix
- 2016
- Number Of Laps
- 51
- Race Distance
- 306.049KM
- Lap Record
-
1:43.009
Charles Leclerc
(2019) - Safety Car Chance
- 67%
- Pit Lane Time Loss
- 19 Seconds
