Azerbaijan Grand Prix facts for kids
| Baku City Circuit (2017–2019, 2021–present) |
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| Number of times held | 6 |
| First held | 2017 |
| Most wins (drivers) |  Sergio Pérez (2) |
| Most wins (constructors) |  Red Bull Racing (4) |
| Circuit length | 6.003 km (3.730 mi) |
| Race length | 306.049 km (190.170 mi) |
| Laps | 51 |
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The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is an exciting Formula One car race. It first happened in 2017. This race takes place on the Baku City Circuit. This is a special track built on the streets of Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan.
The race will continue to be held at the Baku City Circuit until at least 2026.
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History of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
The very first Formula One race in Azerbaijan was actually called the 2016 European Grand Prix. It happened in 2016 on the same Baku City Circuit.
A year later, in 2017, the first official Azerbaijan Grand Prix was held. This race took place on June 25. It was one of five street circuit races that year. Other famous street races include those in Singapore and Monaco. The first winner of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was Daniel Ricciardo from the Red Bull team. This was his first win of the 2017 season.
The 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix happened on April 29. It was the fourth race of the season. Lewis Hamilton won this race.
The 2019 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was held on April 28. It was also the fourth race of the season. Valtteri Bottas was the winner. In March 2020, the race was put on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Later that year, it was completely cancelled.
The 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was the sixth race of the season. Sergio Pérez won this race. The 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was won by Max Verstappen.
The 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was special. It was the first Grand Prix to use a new race format. This format included a new qualifying session called "sprint shootout." This session decided the starting positions for one of the six sprint races in the 2023 season. Sergio Pérez made history by winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix twice. He won in 2021 and again in 2023. He also won the sprint race in 2023.
Race Winners
Drivers with Multiple Wins
Here are the drivers who have won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix more than once. Drivers in bold are still racing in Formula One this season.
| Wins | Driver | Years Won |
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| 2 | Sergio Pérez |
2021, 2023 |
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Teams with Multiple Wins
These are the teams that have won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix more than once. Teams in bold are still competing in Formula One this season.
| Wins | Constructor | Years Won |
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| 4 | Red Bull Racing |
2017, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| 2 |  Mercedes |
2018, 2019 |
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Engine Manufacturers with Multiple Wins
These are the engine makers whose engines have powered winning cars more than once. Manufacturers in bold are still competing in Formula One this season.
| Wins | Manufacturer | Years Won |
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| 2 | Mercedes |
2018, 2019 |
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Winners by Year
This table shows who won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix each year.
| Year | Driver | Constructor | Race Report |
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| 2017 |  Daniel Ricciardo |
Red Bull Racing-TAG Heuer | Report |
| 2018 |  Lewis Hamilton |
Mercedes | Report |
| 2019 |  Valtteri Bottas |
Mercedes | Report |
| 2020 | Not held because of the COVID-19 pandemic | ||
| 2021 | Sergio Pérez |
Red Bull Racing-Honda | Report |
| 2022 |  Max Verstappen |
Red Bull Racing-RBPT | Report |
| 2023 | Sergio Pérez |
Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT | Report |
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See also
In Spanish: Gran Premio de Azerbaiyán para niños
