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FIA Formula 2 in Baku: Race 1 kicks off

24 June 2017 13:11 (UTC+04:00)
FIA Formula 2 in Baku: Race 1 kicks off

By Trend

The first race of the FIA Formula 2 has started in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku.

Twenty drivers from 10 teams are taking part in the competition.

The 2017 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which is the eighth round of the 2017 FIA Formula One World Championship, will also start today. Ten teams, two drivers in each, will compete on the 6-kilometer Baku City Circuit.

The width of the widest part of the track is 13 meters, and the narrowest part is 7.6 meters between the turns 7 and 8.

The Start and Finish lanes are located at the Azadlig Square. Moreover, the Formula 1 Paddock, team garages and pit lanes are also located there.

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