The first race of the FIA Formula 2 has started in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku.
Twenty drivers from 10 teams are taking part in the competition, Trend reports.
The 2017 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which is the eighth round of the 2017 FIA Formula One World Championship, will also start today. Ten teams, two drivers in each, will compete on the 6-kilometer Baku City Circuit.
The width of the widest part of the track is 13 meters, and the narrowest part is 7.6 meters between the turns 7 and 8.
The Start and Finish lanes are located at the Azadlig Square. Moreover, the Formula 1 Paddock, team garages and pit lanes are also located there.
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