Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Secured Until 2030 With Global Audience

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix, held on the challenging Baku City Circuit featuring tight corners and long straights, will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until 2030 following a contract extension through 2026. Since its debut in 2016 as the European Grand Prix and becoming the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in 2017, the race has seen diverse winners, including Sergio Pérez, who is the only two-time winner, alongside Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri, and others. The 2024 race attracted fans from over 70 countries and a global TV audience exceeding 66 million, underscoring its growing popularity. McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull are the leading teams expected to contend for victory, with McLaren currently leading the Constructors' Championship and Oscar Piastri topping the drivers' standings. The event enjoys strong support from the Azerbaijani government and the Formula 1 leadership, highlighting the significance of the race in the global motorsport calendar. The Baku circuit's unique layout through the historic city, including one of the narrowest turns on the F1 calendar, continues to offer an exciting and unpredictable racing spectacle.