BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is about to remain on the Formula 1 calendar till a minimum of 2030 after receiving a four-year contract extension Saturday.
The contract for the road circuit on the Baku seafront had been as a consequence of expire after subsequent 12 months’s race.
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Azerbaijan was extensively thought-about a shock alternative of host forward of its first race in 2016 however has develop into identified for unpredictable racing, with Sergio Perez the one driver to win there greater than as soon as.
“The circuit is unique, with technical sections and long straights that run through the stunning shoreline and historic old town, delivering an eventful and entertaining race every year,” F1 president and chief govt Stefano Domenicali stated in an announcement.
“This renewal reflects the strong trust and commitment between Formula 1, the Azerbaijani government, and the promoter, and paves the way for an exciting future in the country.”
This 12 months’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix takes place Sunday.
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