Azerbaijan Grand Prix facts for kids
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| Number of times held | 7 |
| 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 (in the local language: Azərbaycan Qran Prisi) is a famous Formula One car race. It first happened in 2017. The race takes place on the Baku City Circuit. This is a street circuit, which means the race happens on the actual streets of Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan.
The race is scheduled to be part of the Formula One calendar until at least 2026.
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History of the Race
The first Formula One race in Azerbaijan was actually the 2016 European Grand Prix, which used the same Baku City Circuit. One year later, in 2017, the event was renamed the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
The first Azerbaijan Grand Prix was held on June 25, 2017. It was one of five street circuit races that year. The other street races were in Singapore, Monaco, Australia, and Canada. Daniel Ricciardo from the Red Bull team won this exciting first race.
Key Moments by Year
- 2018: The race was the fourth of the season. Lewis Hamilton took home the victory.
- 2019: Valtteri Bottas won the race, which was also the fourth round of the championship.
- 2020: The race was supposed to happen but was first postponed and later cancelled because of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.
- 2021: The Grand Prix returned as the sixth race of the season. Sergio Pérez won after the race leader, Max Verstappen, had a sudden tire failure near the end.
- 2022: Max Verstappen came back to win the race.
- 2023: This year introduced a new weekend format. It included a "sprint shootout," which is a short qualifying session that sets the starting order for a shorter "sprint race." Sergio Pérez won both the main race and the sprint race, becoming the first driver to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix twice.
- 2024: The race was moved from its usual spring date to September.
Champions of the Grand Prix
Drivers with Multiple Wins
Drivers shown in bold are currently racing in Formula One.
| Wins | Driver | Years won |
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| 2 | Sergio Pérez |
2021, 2023 |
Teams with Multiple Wins
Teams shown in bold are currently racing in Formula One.
| Wins | Constructor | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Red Bull Racing |
2017, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| 2 |  Mercedes |
2018, 2019 |
Engine Makers with Multiple Wins
Engine makers shown in bold are currently supplying engines in Formula One.
| Wins | Manufacturer | Years won |
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| 3 | Mercedes |
2018, 2019, 2024 |
List of Winners by Year
| Year | Winning Driver | Winning Team (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 due to 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 |
| 2024 | Oscar Piastri |
McLaren-Mercedes | Report |
See also
In Spanish: Gran Premio de Azerbaiyán para niños
