Formula 1: Today the winner of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku will be determined

Today, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix of Formula 1 will conclude in Baku.

As reported by BAKU.WS, the main race will start at 15:00.

In yesterday's qualifying, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen showed the best time. Carlos Sainz from Williams took second place, while Liam Lawson from Racing Bulls finished third. Andre Kimi Antonelli from Mercedes came in fourth, and his teammate George Russell took fifth position.

Today will also conclude the Formula 2 races. The main race of the second division drivers will begin at 11:00. Jack Crawford from the Dams Lukas Oil team showed the best time in qualifying.

The Baku track consists of 20 turns and 51 laps, with a total race distance of 306.049 km. The first race in the capital of Azerbaijan was held in 2016 under the name European Grand Prix, while the subsequent eight stages have been called the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

In 2016, German driver Nico Rosberg won the race. In subsequent years, Daniel Ricciardo (Australia), Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain), Valtteri Bottas (Finland), Sergio Perez (Mexico), and Max Verstappen (Netherlands) finished first. In 2023, Perez claimed his second victory in Baku. In 2024, McLaren driver Oscar Piastri became the winner of the stage. In 2020, the race was not held due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, McLaren driver Oscar Piastri leads the overall standings with 324 points. His teammate Lando Norris is in second place (293 points), while Max Verstappen from Red Bull is third (230 points).

In the Constructors' Cup, McLaren also leads with 617 points, Ferrari is in second place (280 points), and Mercedes is third (260 points).