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The wildest moments from 10 years of F1 racing in Baku

It’s a venue which has played host to some wild and unpredictable moments, so ahead of this weekend’s Grand Prix, we’ve picked out 10 of the most dramatic.

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 8:01 AM
The wildest moments from 10 years of F1 racing in Baku
Key Things to Know
  • Formula 1 is celebrating 10 years of racing at the Baku City Circuit in Azerbaijan.
  • In 2017, Sebastian Vettel received a penalty after making contact with title rival Lewis Hamilton under the Safety Car.
  • Daniel Ricciardo won the 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix after starting 10th on the grid.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Formula 1 is celebrating 10 years of racing at the Baku City Circuit in Azerbaijan. Ahead of the upcoming Grand Prix, the article highlights some of the most dramatic and unpredictable moments in the track's history, starting from the chaotic 2017 race.

Key moments include the infamous 2017 clash between Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton under the Safety Car, which resulted in a penalty for Vettel. Additionally, Daniel Ricciardo secured a dramatic victory in 2017 after starting 10th, while the 2018 race featured a tense battle between Red Bull teammates Ricciardo and Max Verstappen.

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