Baku:The main race of the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix took place on September 26 at the Baku City Circuit, where President Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, and their family members were in attendance.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, this marked the 10th running of the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Over 16,000 foreign tourists visited Baku to witness the event, which featured 11 teams, each with two drivers.
The competition began on September 24 with two free practice sessions, leading to a qualifying round where Mercedes driver George Russell earned pole position. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri secured second and third positions, respectively, for the main race.
During the main race, drivers completed 51 laps over the course of two hours. George Russell emerged victorious with a strong performance, while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar finished in second and third places, respectively.
Azerbaijan has been hosting Formula 1 races since 2016, initially under the title of the European Grand Prix, which was won by Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg. The event was renamed to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix the following year.