| Circuit Length | 6.003 km |
| Race Laps | 51 |
| Race Distance | 306.153 km |
| Lap Record | 1:43.009 |
| Record Holder | LEC (2019) |
| Number of Corners | 20 (12 Left / 8 Right) |
| Pit Lane Length Under Speed Limit Control | 323.9 m |
| Pit Lane Time at 80 km/h | 14.5 s |
| Distance from Pole to First Braking Zone | 137.8 m |
| Highest Lateral G | 3.8 (T18) |
| % of Lap / Lap Distance at Full Throttle | 64.6% / 77.2% |
| Fuel Consumption | High |
| Brake Energy | High |
| Braking Events | 8 (0 Heavy) |
| Track Evolution (P1 - Qualifying) | High |
| Tyre Compounds 2021 | Soft, Medium, Hard |
| DRS Zone | T2-3 / T20-1 |
| Key Overtaking Opportunities | T1 / T3 |
| Session | Local Time | Brackley | Stuttgart |
| Practice 1 - Friday | 13:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 |
| Practice 2 - Friday | 17:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 |
| Practice 3 - Saturday | 14:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| Qualifying - Saturday | 17:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 |
| Race - Sunday | 16:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 |
Azerbaijan is one of the newest additions to the Formula One calendar, hosting a race since 2016. Architect Hermann Tilke again went to work, designing a 6.003 km street circuit in the capital city of Baku. The track is the second-longest on the calendar after Spa-Francorchamps.
Drivers are treated to a very special tour of the city while lapping the track, with the layout passing famous sights such as the Maiden Tower, the historic old town and the beach promenade. The pits are directly in front of the Government House building.
The circuit features the 90-degree bends now obligatory for street racetracks, but mixed in with long straights and some high-speed, sweeping sections towards the end of the lap.
As the circuit is not a permanent race track, grip, or the lack of it, plays an important role. The track must first be rubbered in. Having plenty of mechanical grip is also important in this respect so that drivers can power out of the tight, slow-speed corners. Last but not least, engine power is also a decisive factor at Baku, especially in view of the long straight towards the end of the lap.
| Mercedes F1 | Mercedes-Benz Power | |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 2 | 2 |
| Podiums | 4 | 6 |
| Pole Positions | 2 | 2 |
| Front Row Starts | 5 | 5 |
| Fastest Laps | 1 | 1 |
| Starts | 3 | 3 |
