Baku F1 Circuit Google Maps

Getting to the circuit during Grand Prix weekend is straightforward when you use Google Maps for directions and public transport information.

| | Detail | | :--- | :--- | | Length | 6.003 km (3.730 mi) | | Turns | 20 | | Track Type | Street Circuit, runs anti-clockwise | | Main Straight | Over 2 km / 1.2 miles long | | Narrowest Point | 7.6 meters wide, beside the Old City Wall |

If you're planning to use Google Maps at the circuit, here are some tips:

Key corners & sectors

During the race weekend, the roads comprising the Baku City Circuit are completely closed to public traffic. If you use Google Maps for walking directions during the event, keep in mind that pedestrian bridges and designated gates are required to cross the track.

Google Maps provides an interactive map of the circuit, allowing you to explore the track and its surroundings. You can also use Google Maps to find nearby hotels, restaurants, and other points of interest.

Designed by renowned track architect Hermann Tilke, the Baku City Circuit is the second-longest track on the F1 calendar, measuring 6.003 kilometers (3.730 miles). It winds through the streets of Baku, blending the city's modern skyline with its historical architecture. baku f1 circuit google maps

The UNESCO-listed historic center where the track winds past the Maiden Tower and Palace of the Shirvanshahs .

: Cars plummet down this section reaching insane speeds of up to 360 km/h.

This is the most iconic and narrow section in all of Formula 1. At Turn 8, the track narrows to just 7.6 meters wide as it squeezes past the medieval fortress walls of Baku's Old City. Use Street View here to see just how close the cars get to the historic stone walls. 3. Turn 15 and the Downhill Drop What to search: Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall Getting to the circuit during Grand Prix weekend

The start-finish straight, pit lane, and team paddocks are located right in front of the Government House on Azadliq Square (Freedom Square).

Overview

Most people think Baku is flat. Wrong. Activate or use the "Layers > Terrain" option. You will see that from Turn 1 to Turn 6, the track drops roughly 12 meters (40 feet) downhill, then immediately climbs uphill leaving the castle. This elevation change is invisible on TV but causes cars to bottom out. Google Maps provides an interactive map of the