Azerbaijani pilot became first driver to test Baku Formula 1 track

Azerbaijani Formula 3 pilot, the official ambassador of Formula 1 European Grand Prix, which will be held in the capital of Azerbaijan, Gyulguseyn Abdullayev, became the first to drive through the entire track of the newest urban highway Baku City Circuit. 

19-year-old driver currently successfully performs in European F3 Open Championship, the press service of Baku City Circuit informed Vestnik Kavkaza.

Starting at the Azadlyg square, Gyulguseyn Abdullayev drove four laps on the Formula 1 European Grand Prix track, with the length of a little over 6 km.

After that, he stopped in front of Paddock building at the Azadliq square and spoke about his impression of the track.

"Baku City Circuit is interesting because it is the configuration of both slow and high speed corners. Overall, the track scheme is very well thought out," he said.