The Baku City Circuit is a unique blend of high-speed straights and unforgiving tight corners. To understand why this race frequently produces chaos, crashes, and underdog victories, one must look closely at the map of the circuit.
Because the straight is so long, teams run a skinny, low-downforce wing. This means they have zero grip in Sector 2. Watching a Formula 1 car sliding through the castle section with no rear grip is like watching a bull in a china shop. baku f1 circuit map