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Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe was held in Baku June 19. The Baku circuit, which is slightly over six kilometers, had the racers go 51 laps. Overall, 11 teams, two drivers in each, competed in the race.
Azerbaijan hosted the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe for the first time. The event started on June 17 and ended on June 19.
The specially constructed street circuit saw 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.
Rosberg led into Turn 1 and was never challenged as a tactical battle unfolded behind him to see who would finish `best of the rest`. Starting 10th on the grid, Hamilton rose as high as fifth before his charge was halted by ERS problems on his F1 W07. After several laps down on power, the world champion eventually found the right settings on his steering wheel to resolve the issue, but by then it was too late to improve his position.
Ferrari`s Kimi Raikkonen took fourth, while Valtteri Bottas was the lead Williams in sixth, ahead of the two-stopping Red Bulls of Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen. Force India’s Nico Hulkenberg and Williams` Felipe Massa completed the top ten.
