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Baku // Round 15

Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Baku City Circuit is a street venue with 20 turns and 2 DRS zones, so overtaking rates trend very high. Tire degradation is typically balanced, and the standing lap record is 1:43.009 by Charles Leclerc (2019).

Track Specs

Country🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
Circuit Length6.003 KM
Race Distance306.153 KM
Turns20
DRS Zones2

Strategic Snapshot

Overtaking demand is Very High and tire wear trends Balanced. That balance usually decides whether clean air or fresh tires wins late.

Official Lap Record

1:43.009Charles Leclerc (2019)
Typestreet
CityBaku
TrackBaku City Circuit
AI Race Intel
DownforceHigh
Tire DegradationBalanced
Braking SeverityHigh
TractionCritical
Passing WindowVery High

Baku City Circuit combines 20 corners with 2 DRS zones, so overtakes usually hinge on exit speed and battery deployment rather than one isolated braking point.