The final layers of asphalt are being paved and starting from the next week 9 tribunes with a capacity of 30.000 spectators will be installed, Nigar Arpadarai, BCC Head of Marketing and Communications told.

Currently, new seats are being installed for the spectators.

The race which will be held in Baku is distinguished by its uniqueness.

The 2016 Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe is scheduled for the weekend of 17-19 June, 2016. Baku City Circuit will be the second longest F1 track, with a length slightly over six kilometers.

The specially constructed street circuit will see F1 cars race around the stunning downtown area of Baku, incorporating its UNESCO-protected old city – Icheri Sheher historical-architectural reserve - as well as its modern skyline and beautiful Caspian Sea promenade.

Baku City Circuit loops around the central and the most picturesque streets of Baku. When it came to selecting the perfect route for the race, the organizers decided to emphasize the panoramic view of the city. Another interesting fact is that the cars will race in an anti-clockwise direction. Overall 30,000 spectators are expected to watch the race live from grandstands located at different parts of the circuit. The length of the widest part of the track is 13m, and the narrowest width is 7.6m between the 7th and 8th turns, which are situated along Icheri Sheher (Inner City).

The Start and Finish lanes will be located at the Azadlig Square. Moreover, the Formula 1 Paddock, team garages and pit lanes will also be located here. Following the 19th and 20th turns, driver speeds are expected to reach up to 340 km/h as they race along the 1500 meter long straight.

Turkan Mammadli

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