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Baku's Track Record in Jeopardy: Excitement Awaits the 2025 Azerbaijan GP

As teams prepare for the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, conditions are looking favorable for a new track record at Baku City Circuit. If the skies remain clear, fans may witness history during Saturday's sessions.

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The Baku circuit is known for its unpredictability, and a dry Friday practice may pave the way for astonishing lap times. However, the adrenaline of the street circuit combined with unexpected weather changes could also lead to significant surprises, keeping fans on their toes as the weekend unfolds.

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Source: Keith Collantine

Verstappen Takes Pole in Baku Amidst GT3 Distractions

In a thrilling yet chaotic qualifying session at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Max Verstappen maintained his composure to clinch pole position. Notably, he expressed his frustration at missing the chance to watch his GT3 drivers succeed during the event. Our Take: Verstappen's ability to focus under pressure exemplifies

Baku: The Unique Challenges and Thrills of an Unconventional F1 Circuit

Baku's qualifying sessions are nothing short of extraordinary, often resulting in unexpected outcomes due to its unique layout and the windy conditions that characterize the "City of Winds". This year's dramatic qualifying epitomizes what makes Baku stand out in the F1 calendar. Our Take:

Ferrari's Baku Qualifying Setback: Weather Woes or Technical Issues?

Ferrari's promising performance during the Baku weekend took a critical downturn in qualifying, as team principal Fred Vasseur attributed the team's struggles to unpredictable weather changes. This revelation sheds light on the challenges the team faced in optimizing their car setup under varying conditions. Our Take:

Max Verstappen's Baku Pole: What's at Stake for Constructors' Championship?

In an exhilarating qualifying session at Baku, Max Verstappen secured his first pole position of the 2025 season amidst unexpected twists and turns. With the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on the horizon, we examine the crucial implications for the constructors' championship standings. Our Take: The unpredictability of Baku always spices

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Verstappen Takes Pole in Baku Amidst GT3 Distractions

Baku: The Unique Challenges and Thrills of an Unconventional F1 Circuit

Ferrari's Baku Qualifying Setback: Weather Woes or Technical Issues?

Max Verstappen's Baku Pole: What's at Stake for Constructors' Championship?