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Carlos Sainz excited by Baku's similarity to Macau street circuit

The European Grand Prix - the first to be held since Valencia was removed from the calendar in 2012 - will move to a new home this weekend, with the inaugural Baku City Circuit race in Azerbaijan. A new circuit brings a new challenge for the drivers who have yet to turn a wheel on the track, but that hasn't stopped them from getting plenty of simulator practice. According to Toro Rosso's Carloz Sainz, the circuit reminds him of the famous Macau track. 'I'm really looking forward to this race even if, to be honest, I don't know what to expect! I've driven this track a few times on the sim, but experiencing a new circuit for the first time is always...
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