This post is about what makes the Azerbaijan Grand Prix so special.

Where: Baku, Azerbaijan

When: 23rd to 25th June, 2017 (it’s Summer there)

2017 season: Mercedes powered cars will do better; The battle at the front will be close as Ferrari’s top speed can catch the Mercedes cars.

This is another city street circuit as it bends around famous land marks.

This circuit runs anti-clockwise (1 of only 5) – this means it’s a bit harder on driver necks and the car set-up is slightly different. Other circuits that are anti-clockwise: USA, Singapore, Brazil and Abu Dhabi.

There are some really narrow passages on the circuit and no margin for error just like Monaco.

2017 will be the 2nd time this race occurs.

It’s a very long lap (2nd longest on the calendar) at 6km (average is 5.1km).

The straight is really long so it will suit strong Power Units.

There was a lot of hype in 2016 but it turned out to be a quiet race so everyone is waiting for 2017 to see if it was a once off.

Full circuit map