Baku Circuit Map Review

: Consists of long straights and 90-degree corners (Turns 1-4). This area offers the best overtaking opportunities, particularly into Turn 1 following the massive DRS-enabled main straight.

A unique feature visible only to the initiated is the gradient changes. The map is flat, but the terrain is not. The circuit features a steep uphill run towards Turn 13 and a significant downhill section at Turn 15. baku circuit map

The middle sector is the most technical and visually stunning. It includes the infamous Castle Section (Turns 8 to 11), where the track narrows to just 7.6 meters wide —the narrowest on the F1 calendar. Drivers must thread their cars through a steep uphill climb alongside the 12th-century Fortress Walls of Icheri Sheher. : Consists of long straights and 90-degree corners

The circuit is divided into three distinct sectors that test different car setups: The map is flat, but the terrain is not

Beginning adjacent to Azadliq Square, Sector 1 is defined by wide boulevards and four heavy-braking 90-degree corners. This section is a prime area for overtaking, especially into Turn 1, where cars decelerate from over 330 km/h.