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By Amina Nazarli

This summer Baku will be the focus of sport community all over the world, as the city will host one of the significant motor racings- Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe.

Organizers and experts say that the Baku race will be distinguished by its uniqueness, as the Azerbaijani capital, along with Monaco and Singapore, will host a street circuit.

The track will start and finish near Government House and cover all the landmarks of the capital city, medieval Old City, modern iconic skyline, and spectacular views across the Caspian Sea.

Bulent Ozerdim, Executive Advisor and Head of Commercial of the Baku Grand Prix said that sale of tickets for the race has significantly accelerated.

The sale of tickets abroad continues at the moment, and it's a positive aspect, he said.

"Most of all, the tickets are sold in Russia and other neighboring countries of Azerbaijan," Ozerdim said. "They are followed by European countries in accordance with the number of tickets sold - the UK, Germany and the Netherlands. I think the stands will be completely full in the days of the race."

Earlier, organizers reported that over 60 percent of tickets have been purchased by foreigners, mostly from European countries such as the UK, The Netherlands, Ukraine, Russia as well as Arab countries.

In a meantime, Baku City Circuit is conducting extensive work to ensure access for people living or working in areas directly adjacent to the road the Formula 1.

Nigar Arpadarai, Head of Marketing and Communications at Baku City Circuit, said that a large number of people living and working in the areas, where the race will take place.

She emphasized that all residents will be informed in the near future about the need to obtain special permits.

“We are actively working with the Baku City Executive Power and the Center for Intelligent Transport Management, so that each resident was informed which roads will be closed, and how people living and working around the track can enter these areas,” she explained

The Grand Prix of Europe to take place on June 17-19 is second longest F1 track on the calendar.

With the length of the stage -- 6 km as well as 8 right and 12 left turns, the speed on the track will reach 340 km/h.

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

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