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European GP: A first look at Baku

Monday 20 June 2016 13:30, UK

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Ahead of the European GP, Ted Kravitz heads to Azerbaijan to check out the Baku City Circuit and look at the changes being made to host the race.

And after watching Ted's tour of Baku, take a sneak-preview of the circuit itself ahead of this weekend's European Grand Prix.

Also See:

Image: At 3.732 miles long, the Baku City Circuit is the second longest on the calendar
Image: Organisers expect the circuit to be the fastest street track in motorsport
Image: The main straight of the circuit is prepared - Mercedes have predicted lap times will beat the 1min50 mark
Image: The pitlane at the Baku City circuit
Picture courtesy of Baku City Circuit
Image: The climb up the hill at Turn Eight past the castle in the old town is set to be the circuit's iconic image - picture courtesy of Baku City Circuit
Image: Single file on the way through Turn Nine...
Image: Baku is located on the western edge of the Caspian Sea
Image: Fans from far and wide are set to travel for the inaugural European GP in Baku
Image: The aptly named Flame Towers overlook the circuit

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