F1 drivers looking forward to Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe in Baku
The world’s top Formula 1 drivers have expressed their excitement at visiting Baku, Azerbaijan for the first time this summer where they will race on the newest F1 street track, Baku City Circuit, at the 2016 Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe.
Speaking in advance of the inaugural F1 race weekend in Azerbaijan, three-time FIA Formula One Drivers World Champion Lewis Hamilton and his teammate and current FIA Formula One Drivers World Championship leader, Nico Rosberg (Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team) as well as Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull Racing), Valtteri Bottas (Williams Martini Racing), Nico Hülkenberg (Sahara Force India F1 Team) and two-time World Champion and Official Ambassador for the 2016 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE, Fernando Alonso (McLaren Honda) all expressed their delight at their impending visit to the newest race location on the calendar where they will test their skills to the limit on what is estimated to become the fastest street circuit in F1 racing today:
Lewis Hamilton: ‘I can’t wait to come out there [Baku], thank you so much for firstly accepting us at the race and I hope to get to meet as many of you as possible. I can’t wait!’
Nico Rosberg: ‘It’s great to have a European Grand Prix and I hope a lot of Europeans will come to visit the race. I am sure the atmosphere is going to be awesome!’
Daniel Ricciardo: ‘It [Baku City Circuit] is a new challenge. It’s refreshing and more than anything it’s a street circuit and I love street circuits!’
The F1 season consists of a series of races known as Grands Prix held throughout the world on purpose-built circuits and public roads. The results of each race are evaluated by using a points-system to determine the two annual World Championships, one for the drivers and the other one for the constructors.
The fabulous atmosphere in Baku will provide the perfect backdrop for the 8th round of the 2016 FIA Formula One World Championship during the race weekend of June 17-19, 2016 and will provide spectators with a truly unique live sporting experience.
Azerbaijan is the 32nd country hosting the official Grand Prix and Sly Sports survey puts Baku City Circuit among the leaders in “Formula 1's best 'new' track” voting. The famous British channel has placed the Baku Grand Prix 6th in the voting.
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