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Baku turns 10 in F1: chaos, crashes and big twists
Since its 2016 debut, the Azerbaijani circuit has delivered unpredictable races, high-risk moments and dramatic endings, becoming a key stop on the calendar.
22 September 2026 1 min read 5 views
Baku has marked ten years in Formula 1 by proving once again how unpredictable the venue can be. With long straights, tight corners and walls close by, the Azerbaijani track often turns even small mistakes into major incidents, creating overtakes, contact and tense finishes.
Since its 2016 debut, the Grand Prix has produced plenty: crashes, safety cars, strategy shake-ups and races decided at the very end. For Italian fans, it remains a circuit that gives no second chances, yet keeps delivering spectacle and results that are hard to predict.