Baku:The main race of the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix unfolded on September 26 at the Baku City Circuit.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, along with First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva and their family members, were present to watch the race.
This year’s event marked the 10th running of the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which began on September 24. The competition drew a record number of over 16,000 foreign tourists to Baku. A total of 11 teams, each with two drivers, participated in the event.
The opening day featured two free practice sessions, where drivers competed to secure positions in the qualifying round. Mercedes driver George Russell emerged victorious in the qualifying session, claiming pole position on the Baku track. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri completed the top three.
During the main race, drivers tackled 51 laps on the Baku City Circuit over two hours. George Russell of Mercedes triumphed with a thrilling performance, while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar secured second and third places respectively.
Azerbaijan has been hosting Formula 1 races since 2016, beginning with the European Grand Prix. The event was rebranded as the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in 2017.