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By Amina Nazarli

Four month left before 2016 Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe thrills Baku and its residents with its exciting race and high-speed.

This summer Baku streets will be energized by Formula 1 cars' engines, racing around the picturesque streets of the downtown on June 17-19.

The organizers claim the race, to be the fastest street circuit of the season , will showcase the best of the capital city. The length of the track will be 6 kilometers with 20 turnings and the top speed of 340 kilometers per hour.

With a total of 51 laps the circuit is planned to start adjacent to Azadliq Square, then loop around the Government House before heading west to Maiden Tower. From there the track is planned to have a narrow uphill traversal and then circle the Old City before opening up onto a 2.2 km (1.4 mi) stretch along Neftchilar Avenue back to the start line.

The preparations are in full swing to make the roads, designed by renowned F1 track architect Hermann Tilke, ideal for the race.

The organizers reported that more than 90 percent of the first stage of the road preparation has been completed. In late March, the organizers plan to begin laying the top layer of asphalt pavement, and the work should be completed in early May.

Traditionally street circuits present a number of challenges, in terms of circuit design, and some unique features, which are kept secret, will surely amaze the teams and fans of this fascinating racing.

The online ticket sales of the race, which will see the 67th season of the FIA Formula 1 extravagant brand cars, have already been launched.

Around 30,000 tickets are issued on a sale and Azerbaijani citizens have 40 percent discount for the tickets.

The Formula 1 championship will begin on April 3 at Australian Grand Prix and will conclude on November 27 at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

There are 11 top teams including Mercedes, Ferrari, Williams, Red Bull Racing, Force India, Toro Rosso, Sauber, McLaren, Haas, Manor Racing, Renault, taking part in the season and each team consists of 2 drivers.

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Amina Nazarli is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @amina_nazarli

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