Baku F1 Circuit =link= May 2026

The asphalt is very slippery on Friday (zero grip). By Sunday, it becomes medium-grip but grainy. Expect 2-stop races unless a Safety Car appears (which it always does). 4. The Virtual Safety Car Trap (Don't get fooled) Baku has two ultra-narrow sections (Castle & Turn 12). A single stalled car triggers a VSC/SC.

| Tyre | Qualifying | Race | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | The weapon – 1-lap magic. Dies by lap 10. | Only for a final 5-lap sprint. | | Medium (C4) | Good for Q2. | The preferred race start tyre. | | Hard (C3) | Too slow for quali. | Safety Car bait – but lasts 40 laps. | baku f1 circuit

Location: Baku, Azerbaijan Lap Length: 6.003 km (3.73 mi) – the 2nd longest on the F1 calendar Race Distance: 51 laps (306 km) Top Speed: ~375 km/h (233 mph) – the highest top speed of the season The asphalt is very slippery on Friday (zero grip)