News Details
Baku chief explains decision to rename race Azerbaijan Grand Prix
The executive director of the Baku City Circuit has explained the decision to drop the European Grand Prix title for its Formula 1 race for 2017 and rename it the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Baku appeared on the F1 calendar for the first time in 2016, reviving the European Grand Prix moniker for the first time since 2012 when the race was held in Valencia, Spain. However, with the publication of the final calendar for the 2017 season, the race was listed as the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after months of speculation about a name change. 'For our inaugural event, we wanted to position our country as a part of Europe, our race as a European one and also to showcase our European mentality to the...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Baku boss explains name change for Azerbaijan F1 race
XPB Images
Baku City Circuit (BCC) executive director Arif...
9y ago from F1i.com
FIA confirms 20-race F1 2017 calendar, no Baku/Le Mans...
The FIA has confirmed the official 20-race 2017 Formula 1 calendar, which...
9y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Revised F1 2017 calendar avoids Le Mans clash
The new Formula 1 2017 calendar, approved at the World Motor Sport Council...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Bitesize Gos – AzerBai-Gone
It seems the GP of Europe has taken a new name in lieu of next years...
9y ago from F1.co.uk
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Iker Lecuona gives himself ‘10 out of 10’ after an...
Iker Lecuona believes he showed his ‘speed and potential’ on his...
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
MotoGP's new Concorde Agreement receives green light
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Pedro Acosta on Marc Marquez battle: “He passed me...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
‘I hope this is my last comeback’ – Marc...
Marc Marquez secured the 100th Grand Prix victory of his career in MotoGP...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Josef Newgarden continues to ascend in IndyCar’s...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Official race results: IndyCar 2026 at WWT Raceway
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Complete IndyCar championship standings after 2026 WWT...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Gateway – Race Results
IndyCar held its only night race of the season on Sunday evening, with...
12h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hayden Paddon eyes WRC gravel opportunity with...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Hyundai drivers relieved asphalt WRC season is over...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg highlights area he must “work on”...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsecast Extra Episode 698 – 08.06.2026
Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and...
1h ago from Arseblog.com
‘There have been early discussions' –...
Arsenal’s interest in Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers appears to be...
8h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Approach made: Arsenal target PSG revenge by signing...
Arsenal have reportedly made an early move to sign Emmanuel Mbemba from...
9h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Nine World Cups, nine memories
Good morning from Brixton…and apologies for the lateness of today's...
9h ago from Arseblog.com
Comments
Hottest News
Fans call for Kim Kardashian F1 ban as row rages over...
The debate surrounding Kim Kardashian's... Read More »
55m ago from GPFans.com
Carlos Sainz slams ‘stupid' Nico Hulkenberg move...
Carlos Sainz has lashed out at Nico Hulkenberg... Read More »
35m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Alpine requests FIA ‘right of review’ over Pierre...
Alpine have lodged an official 'right of review'... Read More »
35m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
