Valtteri Bottas says Baku track looks nice and very quick
"The Baku track, from what we have seen, looks nice and very quick," Azertac quoted the driver of Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe, Valtteri Bottas, as saying.
"I've never been to Azerbaijan, so it should be interesting. In general, it's a bit of an unknown for me. I like going to new places, discovering new cultures and seeing new cities. I'm looking forward to learning more about the country, the city and especially the race track," he added.
Azerbaijan is the latest addition in the F1 calendar and the newly designed impressive street circuit promises to become one of the most exciting and thrilling venues for the F1 race.
Being the world’s fastest city circuit and the track loop around the city’s historical centre, Baku will create a unique and remarkable atmosphere for fans watching in the grandstands and at home.
The six kilometers, anti-clockwise layout of 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 along Neftchilar Avenue back to the start line.
The quickest street track on the Formula One circuit will feature 20 turns and a 2.2km straight along Neftchilar Avenue, where drivers will reach speeds of 340kph.
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