News Details
Promoter confident of Baku's F1 future
Despite the country's human rights record, were we alone in thinking there was something incredibly naive about the comments made by Azerbaijan's president, Ilham Aliyev, in the moments before Sunday's race. 'It is a big honour for us to host such a race, like Formula One,' he told Sky Sport F1's Ted Kravitz. 'I am very grateful to Mr Ecclestone, for selecting Baku for one of the destinations for Formula One' he continued, turning towards the sport's supremo who was (understandably) sporting a wide grin. 'We are a young independent country,' added Aliyev. 'Only twenty-five years, and such a big success. And this is one of the indicators of our achievements. 'I welcome all the guests, I am...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from Pitpass.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
McLaren preview the European Grand Prix
This is Formula 1’s first visit to Baku, but it isn’t the city’s...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Horner reaffirms Ricciardo long-term deal
– Christian Horner has reaffirmed that Daniel Ricciardo holds a...
9y ago from GPUpdate.net
F1 needs three people to replace Ecclestone, says di...
Formula 1 will need three people to replace Bernie Ecclestone when he...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Baku keen to host grand prix for next ten years
Baku could become a long-term feature of forthcoming Formula 1 seasons,...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
The five MotoGP manufacturers gather in Misano for a...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Valentino Rossi faces key decision: Who will replace...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Nicolo Bulega feels he has ‘delivered the results’...
Nicolo Bulega believes his dominant WorldSBK form has earned him a MotoGP...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Romano Albesiano warns it is ‘very early’ to judge...
Romano Albesiano discusses the new 2027 MotoGP machines - Credit: Aprilia...
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Mick Schumacher named Indy 500 Rookie of the Year
Mick Schumacher has been named the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
2026 Indy 500 purse is the largest in history,...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Ed Carpenter explains why he was so angry with Takuma...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Toyota “nervous” of Hyundai threat ahead of WRC...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
The mental challenge WRC leader Elfyn Evans faces at...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Why returning to the WRC podium was so important for...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal latest: Kroenke lifts lid on transfer plans
No description available...
5h ago from SkySports.com
The story of the Premier League 2025-26 season in 100...
entury of our favourite images from the season including wild...
6h ago from TheGuardian.com
'You surprised me the most' - Martin Keown tells...
Arsenal legend Martin Keown has congratulated Noni Madueke for the club's...
12h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'They've got that horribleness about them' - Gary...
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has predicted that Paris...
10h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
McLaren Defends Intermediate Tyre Call That Hurt Canadian...
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has spoken... Read More »
1h ago from Formula1News.co.uk
F1 insider claims Oscar Piastri could move to rival team...
McLaren could be at risk of losing star driver... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
Hamilton, Antonelli And Verstappen Voice Fresh Concerns...
The Canadian Grand Prix podium finishers have all... Read More »
44m ago from Formula1News.co.uk
