Fans from 42 countries purchase tickets for F1 in Baku
Fans from 42 countries have purchased tickets for the Formula 1
Grand Prix of Europe in Baku, Nigar Arpadarai, head of Baku City
Circuit company’s marketing and communications department, told
Trend.
She added most of the tickets were acquired by Russian tourists,
followed by the fans from the UK, other European countries and the
Arab countries.
"Some 3,000 people arrived from Russia to watch the race,”
Arpadarai said.
She said that it is hard to name the exact number of fans, since
they come to see the race, then take off for a stroll in the city,
and then come back.
The last day of Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe kicked off in Baku
June 19.
Azerbaijan is hosting the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe for the
first time. The event started on June 17 and will end today on June
19.
Overall, 11 teams, two drivers in each, will compete in the race.
The specially constructed street circuit will see F1 cars race
around the stunning downtown area of Baku, incorporating its
UNESCO-protected old city – Icheri Sheher historical-architectural
reserve – as well as its modern skyline and beautiful Caspian Sea
promenade.
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