Guide to the grandstands at Baku City Circuit for the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

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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The map below shows the different grandstands at the 6km-long Baku City Circuit. Grandstands are available predominantly in the first and third sectors – the major action zones. The “A Grandstand” along the long main straight will give you the chance to witness the cars hit incredible top speeds of around 366km/h.

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Where is the best place to sit at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix?

The Baku City Circuit offers a variety of grandstands – each with unique vantage points – so you can choose your preferred way to experience the speed, drama and street-circuit charm of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Absheron Grandstand

Action zones: Starting grid; pit straight; finish line; podium
Seat type: Grandstand seating (Sections A-E)
Covered: Partially (A-C)
Numbered seating: Yes
Big screen visible: Yes

The Absheron Grandstand overlooks the start/finish straight and faces the team garages, making it the place to be for the race start, pit-stop action, and the final sprint to the chequered flag. With a clear view of the podium too, it delivers the complete “main event” experience.

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Absheron Grandstand at the Baku F1 Grand Prix

Zafar Grandstand

Action zones: Finish straight; pit-lane activity; run to the line
Seat type: Grandstand seating
Covered: No
Numbered seating: Yes
Big screen visible: Yes

Zafar runs along the final part of the straight and offers a thrilling sightline toward the finish line. It’s ideal for fans who want to witness last-second overtakes, dramatic drag races to the flag, and continuous pit-lane action.

Bulvar Grandstand

Action zones: Turn 20; acceleration onto main straight
Seat type: Grandstand seating
Covered: No
Numbered seating: Yes
Big screen visible: Yes

Located at the final corner, Bulvar gives a clear look at cars braking, rotating and firing out onto the main straight. It’s a fantastic spot to feel the shift from technical cornering into full-speed commitment.

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Sahil Grandstand

Action zones: Approach/exit of Turn 20; boulevard straight; opposite view of Turns 5–6
Seat type: Grandstand seating
Covered: No
Numbered seating: Yes
Big screen visible: Yes

Sahil sits beside Bulvar and offers layered sightlines: the build-up into Turn 20, the acceleration out of it, and glimpses of the opposite-side corners. Close to fan zones, it’s a good choice for convenience and varied views.

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Khazar Grandstand

Action zones: High-speed main straight; approach to finish straight
Seat type: Grandstand seating
Covered: No
Numbered seating: Yes
Big screen visible: Yes

Positioned on the infield, Khazar lets fans experience cars tearing past at their fastest. It’s a strong value option for anyone who wants pure top-speed spectacle without paying main-straight premium prices.

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Khazar and Bulvar Grandstands at the Baku F1 Grand Prix

Mugham Grandstand

Action zones: Exits of Turns 18–19; boulevard run toward main straight
Seat type: Grandstand seating
Covered: No
Numbered seating: Yes
Big screen visible: Yes

Mugham gives a dramatic view of cars launching out of the tight left-right sequence before heading toward the main straight. The stand also sits near entertainment zones, making it a lively and convenient viewing area.

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Giz Galasi Grandstand

Action zones: Turn 18 exit; acceleration into fast section
Seat type: Grandstand seating
Covered: No
Numbered seating: Yes
Big screen visible: Yes

Facing the iconic Maiden Tower, Giz Galasi captures the moment cars transition from technical cornering to full throttle. It’s a great seat if you want to watch drivers commit to one of Baku’s rapid sections.

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Azneft Grandstand

Action zones: Turn 16 braking and exit
Seat type: Grandstand seating
Covered: No
Numbered seating: Yes
Big screen visible: Yes

Azneft is set at a 90-degree corner where drivers brake hard before picking up speed along the waterfront. It’s a solid location for capturing the precision and control required through Baku’s slower zones.

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The view from the Azneft Grandstand in Baku

Filarmoniya Grandstand

Action zones: Turn 16 entry; heavy braking point
Seat type: Grandstand seating
Covered: No
Numbered seating: Yes
Big screen visible: Yes

Located on the inside of Turn 16, Filarmoniya provides a close-up look at cars shedding speed and lining up one of the circuit’s key corners. A strong choice for fans who prefer technical driving over high-speed blasts.

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Icheri Sheher Grandstand

Action zones: Old Town walls; narrow technical sequence
Seat type: Grandstand seating
Covered: No
Numbered seating: Yes
Big screen visible: Yes

The Icheri Sheher Grandstand overlooks the famously narrow Old City section, where precision is everything. This is where Baku most resembles Monaco – incredible for fans who want to see cars thread the needle at low speed.

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Champions Grandstand

Action zones: Pit-lane entry; paddock area; infield segments
Seat type: Grandstand seating
Covered: No
Numbered seating: Yes
Big screen visible: Yes

Placed near the pit-lane entry and close to the paddock, the Champions Grandstand offers a unique behind-the-scenes angle. It’s ideal if you enjoy the operational side of race weekends – strategy calls, pit entries and team activity.

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Tickets are on sale for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix on 24-26 September! And with Azerbaijan Airlines offering direct flights out of London, why not make Baku your next F1 destination?

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