Baku F1 Circuit Google Maps Jun 2026
The most famous and difficult part of the circuit. The track narrows drastically to only 7.6 meters, surrounded by ancient stone walls.
| Tool | How to Use | Information Gained | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Zoom in on Turn 2 (Azadliq Square exit). | Note the tight 90-degree right-hander; the run-off area is a service road, not gravel. | | Street View | Drop pegman on the main straight. | "Drive" the track virtually. See the elevation change (0m at sea level to slight rises near the castle). | | Measure Distance | Right-click from Turn 16 (end of straight) to Turn 1. | Confirm the 1.5 km straight – long enough for DRS (Drag Reduction System) trains. | | Terrain Layer | Turn on "Terrain" from the layers menu. | Baku is flat (average 10m below sea level? No – actually ~ -28m below global sea level, making it one of the lowest circuits on Earth). |
This is where Charles Leclerc famously crashed in 2019 qualifying, uttering the line "I am stupid" over the radio.
Drop the yellow Pegman icon directly onto Neftchilar Avenue or the narrow walls of the Old City to see the track from a driver's perspective. baku f1 circuit google maps
The most iconic part of the track is the narrow uphill climb past the Maiden Tower
Closer to the first turn, offering views of the start drama.
Positioned right at the entrance to the tight castle section. The most famous and difficult part of the circuit
Right-click on Azadliq Square and select "Measure distance." Click along Neftchilar Avenue to Turn 1 to measure the massive 2.2 km full-throttle section. This helps you understand why aerodynamic efficiency and top speed are critical here. The Logistics of a Street Circuit
The UNESCO-listed historic center where the track winds past the Maiden Tower and Palace of the Shirvanshahs .
In sim racing, you brake based on visual markers. Street View provides real-life landmarks. | Note the tight 90-degree right-hander; the run-off
stretch along the Caspian Sea where cars reach top speeds of over 360 km/h (220 mph) Technical Paradox:
One of the most deceptive corners on any F1 calendar is best understood via Google Maps’ (hold Ctrl + drag to tilt the map).
The Baku City Circuit, home to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, is one of the most thrilling and unique tracks on the Formula 1 calendar. Winding through the heart of Azerbaijan’s capital, it combines high-speed straights, a narrow old-city section, and stunning waterfront vistas. Thanks to Google Maps, fans can explore every corner of this 6.003-kilometer beast from above — or even drop into Street View for a simulated driver’s perspective.
Icherisheher (Old City), Baku or Maiden Tower