What time does F1 start in Baku? All about Azerbaijan 2023 GP

What four weeks of vacation can do to a person. During the F1 break, Max Verstappen did his best in sim racing in Sim Race, even though his stepfather, Fernando Alonso appeared to be flirting with Taylor Swift. result remains). It’s time to race again.

The fourth race of the season will be held in Azerbaijan. F1 visits the street circuit in Baku for the sixth time. Apart from that first race, the Baku City Circuit has generated controversy every year. Think back to the clashes between Hamilton and Vettel and Ricciardo and Verstappen. And last year all hell broke loose when Verstappen had a blowout and Hamilton shot straight.

Sprint Race Weekend

Think there are two races in Baku this weekend. A sprint race will be held for the first time this season. To that end, F1 has a new sprint race format. In the message you see under the blue letters in the previous sentence, we describe all the changes to the weekend schedule. In short, the sprint race will be a separate event and the second practice session will be cancelled.

What should I know about the 2023 Azerbaijan GB?

Baku’s street circuit is characterized by long, straight stretches. The first sector consists of three in a row, all ending with a ninety-degree turn. In the second part, it ends in a narrow street near the castle. You will know this from the photos. The third sector is essentially full throttle.

Because of these characteristics you can compare it to the circuit in Melbourne, but with the addition of a 2.2 kilometer straight section. So, Red Bull’s top speed advantage will once again be a key factor. Behind them, Aston Martin, Mercedes and Ferrari will battle for second place.

Who has more share?

Early in the season the differences are even smaller. At the front, Verstappen and Perez dominated with 69 and 54 points respectively. Behind it, Fernando Alonso secures third place. His score is 45 points, 7 points more than Lewis Hamilton. A little further down we see that Norris has gone from zero points to eight points after the Australian GP. He is eighth.

In the midfield, four drivers are in four points: Valtteri Bottas, Esteban Ocon, Oscar Piastre and Pierre Gasly. Nyck de Vries and Logan Sargeant are the only ones yet to score. In the constructors’ standings, Red Bull has more points than third-placed teams Aston Martin and Mercedes. A chaotic race in Melbourne saw McLaren climb from last to fifth.

What does Max Verstappen say?

‘Baku has a street circuit and I’ve always liked that. The big difference with other street circuits is that there are some long stretches here. It’s very impressive, especially in terms of the wing adjustment, combined with the sharp and narrow curves,” said Max Verstappen. Verstappen.com.

What’s the weather like at the Baku City Circuit in Azerbaijan?

It is very nice to stay in Baku this weekend with temperatures between 22 and 25 degrees Celsius. It could be cloudy, but don’t expect raindrops this weekend. What drivers should consider is the wind. From the roundabout you can throw a stone into the Caspian Sea. As a result, the track may become too windy, causing unevenness.

What time does F1 start in Baku?

Friday
1st Free Training: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Eligibility (For Main Race): 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Saturday
Sprint Shootout: 10:30 am – 11:14 am
Sprint Race: 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Sunday
Race: 13:00 am

F1 tire from Michelin (Pexels).

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