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Since its debut in 2016 (as the European Grand Prix before transitioning to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix a year later), Formula 1 racing in Baku has grown into one of the most popular street circuits on the calendar.
The Republic of Azerbaijan lies with the Caspian Sea to the east and on the boarder of Eastern Europe and Western Asia and is famed for Baku’s inner walled city – a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The circuit itself is held on the streets of the country’s capital Baku and is a track of mind-boggling extremes. In 2016 Valtteri Bottas achieved the fastest recorded speed of an F1 car – an incredible 378 km/h (234.9 m/ph) down the main straight. While at the other end of the spectrum the circuit also features the narrowest section of track on the F1 calendar, just 7.6 metres wide around the fortress walls of Baku’s old city.
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Baku grandstands map
The map below shows the different grandstands at the 6k long Baku City Circuit. Grandstands are available predominantly in the first and third sectors – the major action zones. A Grandstand along the long main straight will give you the chance to witness the cars hit incredible top speeds of around 366km/h.
Where is the best place to sit at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix?
The Absheron grandstand located at the end of the main straight can provide one of the best views of the cars descending from huge speeds and attempting late braking overtakes. It’s also a perfect place to see the crucial race start and pit lane action throughout the weekend.
The Mugham Grandstand is also a position to appreciate the true speed of Formula 1 cars, as they navigate through the flat out kinks of 18 and 19.
For a different perspective, the Filarmoniya and Icheri Sleher Grandstands are great to see the cars at lower speeds as they navigate the circuits final true corner and the tight and technical inner walled city sections respectively.
Absheron Grandstand
Absheron sits at the end of the circuit’s main straight and biggest overtaking opportunity – if you want to see daring, late-breaking overtakes, this is the place. This is also the best place to see the race start, where due to the tight nature of the first corner, drama usually occurs.
Sitting directly opposite the pit building, Absheron is also perfect for allows for great views of the pitlane action and the podium celebrations at the conclusion of the race.
Big screen: Yes
Covered: only Section C Upper is covered
Numbered seating: Yes
Bulvar & Sahil Grandstands
Bulvar and Sahil are two smaller grandstands next to each other along the main straight. Sit here to enjoy the true speed of F1 cars with speeds of 3560km/h and above possible. You’ll also be able to see the cars peel off in the pitlane for those crucial strategic calls that could decide the race.
Big screen: Yes
Covered: No
Numbered seating: Yes
Khazar Grandstand
Sitting opposite of the Bulvar and Sahil Grandstands on the circuit’s infield, the Khazar Grandstand also provides spectacular views of the cars barrelling down the main straight. You’ll also be able to see the cars peel off into the pit lane.
Big screen: Yes
Covered: No
Numbered seating: Yes
Azneft Grandstand
Located at one of the 90-degree corners at the circuit. Whilst the main straight allows for cars to reach top speed, the corners are where they slow down and an overtake is possible. This is also great for photography.
Big screen: Yes
Covered: No
Numbered seating: Yes
Filarmoniya Grandstand
Located on the inside of the track, the Filarmoniya Grandstand offers great views of the cars slowing for the final true corner of the racetrack. With a gigantic 2.22k straight following, a good exit from this turn can make or break a lap time.
Big screen: Yes
Covered: No
Numbered seating: Yes
Icheri Sheher Grandstand
Located at the Entrance Gates of Old Town the Icheri Sheher Grandstand is perfect to witness the cars at lower speeds as they navigate the technical and spectacularly narrow Old Town section of the circuit.
Big screen: Yes
Covered: No
Numbered seating: Yes
Mugham Grandstand
The Mugham Grandstand gives incredible views of the cars emerging from the rapid turns 18 and 19 – an outstanding place to appreciate the true speed of a Formula 1 car. A rather unique quirk of this Grandstand is its location in front of the Azerbaijan State Puppet Theatre!
Big screen: Yes
Covered: No
Numbered seating: Yes
Giz Galasi Grandstand
The Giz Galasi Grandstand lies on the entry to the fast kinks of 18 and 19, from here you will be able to see the cars tackle this lightning section of the circuit at top speed with remarkable changes of direction.
Big screen: Yes
Covered: No
Numbered seating: Yes
General Admission at Baku City Circuit
The General Admission tickets are the cheapest ticket type and will give you the freedom to enjoy the race from various viewpoints. All are location along the track’s main straight so you can experience the cars blast past from different points of the straight across the weekend. We recommend arriving early to the circuit to secure a good viewing spot, as General Admission areas can get busy, especially on race day.
Book grandstand tickets for the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Tickets are still on sale for the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix on 13-15 September! And with Azerbaijan Airlines offering direct flights out of London, why not make Baku your next F1 destination? Book today!