Motorsport Week
  • Formula 1
    • 2025 Formula 1 Calendar
    • 2025 Formula 1 Standings
  • Formula E
    • 2025 Formula E Calendar
    • 2025 Formula E Standings
  • IndyCar
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WRC
    • 2025 WRC Standings
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
  • MotoGP
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
  • WEC
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • IMSA
    • 2025 IMSA Calendar
  • World SBK
  • More
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
    • Technical Insight
    • Galleries
    • About/Contact
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
  • Formula 1
    • 2025 Formula 1 Calendar
    • 2025 Formula 1 Standings
  • Formula E
    • 2025 Formula E Calendar
    • 2025 Formula E Standings
  • IndyCar
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WRC
    • 2025 WRC Standings
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
  • MotoGP
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
  • WEC
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • IMSA
    • 2025 IMSA Calendar
  • World SBK
  • More
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
    • Technical Insight
    • Galleries
    • About/Contact
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
Motorsport Week

Baku chief explains decision to rename race Azerbaijan Grand Prix

by
9 years ago
A A
0
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

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 world and demonstrate our country’s openness to foreign visitors who can easily visit and find comfort here," Baku City Circuit executive director Arif Rahimov said.

RelatedPosts

‘Tricky qualifying’ says ecstatic Le Mans polesitter Alex Lynn

‘Tricky qualifying’ says ecstatic Le Mans polesitter Alex Lynn

9 hours ago
Charles Leclerc has denied he is considering leaving Ferrari amid rumours

Charles Leclerc responds to report he is mulling Ferrari F1 exit

9 hours ago

"We now feel it is the right time to rename our race to the ‘Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix’. After last summer’s race, many F1 fans discovered that our society is closely linked to the European mentality but now we feel it is the right time to draw attention to the fact that the 2017 race is also set in Azerbaijan and will be named thereafter accordingly.”

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is scheduled to take place on June 25 in 2017.

Share198Tweet124Share

Related Posts

‘Tricky qualifying’ says ecstatic Le Mans polesitter Alex Lynn
24H Le Mans

‘Tricky qualifying’ says ecstatic Le Mans polesitter Alex Lynn

9 hours ago
Charles Leclerc has denied he is considering leaving Ferrari amid rumours
Formula 1

Charles Leclerc responds to report he is mulling Ferrari F1 exit

9 hours ago
Max Verstappen must avoid any incidents in Canada and Austria to escape a race ban
Formula 1

Max Verstappen refuses to change approach despite potential F1 race ban

9 hours ago
Load More

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You can manage the subscriptions of this post.

Latest News

‘Tricky qualifying’ says ecstatic Le Mans polesitter Alex Lynn

‘Tricky qualifying’ says ecstatic Le Mans polesitter Alex Lynn

June 12, 2025
Charles Leclerc has denied he is considering leaving Ferrari amid rumours

Charles Leclerc responds to report he is mulling Ferrari F1 exit

June 12, 2025
Max Verstappen must avoid any incidents in Canada and Austria to escape a race ban

Max Verstappen refuses to change approach despite potential F1 race ban

June 12, 2025
Motorsport Week

© 2024 Motorsport Media Services Ltd

Other Links

  • About & Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Motorsport Monday

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • Home
  • Formula 1
    • Latest News
    • 2025 F1 Calendar
    • 2025 F1 Championship Standings
  • Formula E
    • Latest News
    • 2025 FE Calendar
    • 2025 FE Championship Standings
  • MotoGP
    • Latest News
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
  • WRC
    • Latest News
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
    • 2025 WRC Standings
  • IndyCar
    • Latest News
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WEC
    • Latest News
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • Live Updates
  • Other
    • IMSA
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
  • Galleries
  • About/Contact
  • Privacy Policy

© 2024 Motorsport Media Services Ltd