Formula 1 heads to Baku for the Azerbaijan GP this weekend. The Baku street race was added to the calendar in 2016 and since then, it has become a fan favorite. Fans could certainly expect to see similar on-track action this year amidst a fierce title battle between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris.
Sebastian Vettel‘s incident with Lewis Hamilton in 2017 and Max Verstappen‘s collision with Daniel Ricciardo a year later, are two of the most controversial Azerbaijan GP moments. The high-speed nature of the track makes it a challenge for drivers as they push themselves to the limit around a narrow street circuit.
Max Verstappen won the race in 2022, while his main championship rival, Lando Norris is yet to make a mark in the streets of Baku. As fans await Sunday’s race, let’s take a look at all the information regarding the Azerbaijan GP including the number of laps.
Number of laps in Azerbaijan GP
The Baku street circuit is a long track, measuring 6km or 3.7 miles in length. The lap record for the Azerbaijan GP is 1:43.009, set by Charles Leclerc in 2019. The street race comprises 51 exciting laps, providing fans with immense on-track action. This puts the race length at 306.049km or 190.17 miles.
Reigning world champion Max Verstappen has led the most laps in the streets of Baku at 72. While Verstappen’s teammate Sergio Perez is the only driver to win the Azerbaijan GP twice, in 2021 and 2023, it is the Dutch driver who had the biggest margin of victory at over 20 seconds.
Certainly, the Azerbaijan GP is one of the most anticipated races on the F1 calendar. Virtually all drivers have faced challenges in Baku over the years. Fans would be hoping to see an exciting battle between the top four teams for victory this weekend.