The Baku City Circuit is a motor racing street circuit located in Baku, Azerbaijan constructed near Baku Boulevard. A lap of the circuit is 6.003 km (3.730 mi), making it the third-longest circuit on the Formula One calendar (after Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and Jeddah Street Circuit).
Accommodation:
There are plenty of hotels close to the track, the Park Inn By Radisson Baku Hotel is a good option as is it close to the Absheron Gate and a shopping mall with lots of restaurants. Lots of journalists also stay there, so a chance to see/talk to some of them. Around the corner is the Hilton, where a few drivers stay, and which has a rotating rooftop bar - great for sundowners. Be aware that there are few 'western' hotels in Baku, so accommocation can be quite expensive during that time. The Mercedes team stays at the Hotel Fairmont Baku - Flame Towers.
Getting to the track:
It's easy enough to walk to the track if you are staying close by, otherwise there are plenty of taxis, and you can also take the metro: the Sahil station on the Red Line is one block away from the entrance to the Sahil & Bulvar grandstands. During the race days (26th, 27th, 28th April 2019) Icheri Sheher, 28 May and Sahil metro stations will all be operational from 06:00 AM to 02:00 AM.
Seating:
Highly recommend getting a seat in the Azneft (Turn 16) Grandstand, as you get to see the cars coming down the hill towards the last corner before they hit the long straight. Tickets are relatively cheap compared to other circuits.
Food:
There are plenty of fast-food outlets at the circuit (pizza, kebabs, etc.), and there are also sit-down restaurants. There are plenty of Western-style coffee shops, restaurants, and fast-food outlets in the city. The local food is reasonably priced, quite nice, but fairly bland. Vegetarians/vegans might have difficulty finding food that suits them. People with food allergies should learn the Azeri word for what to avoid, as most people do not speak English outside of hotels.
Misc:
There are quite a few interesting historical sites in and around Baku, book a few nights extra after the race so that you can explore a bit.
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