Exiting the Old City on the map, the road opens dramatically. The track merges onto the massive Freedom Square and then onto the Baku Boulevard . Here, Google Maps shows a terrifyingly long, straight line. Using the scale at the bottom of the screen, you can measure it: roughly 2.2 kilometers (1.4 miles) of uninterrupted asphalt. This is the longest straight on any F1 calendar. On the map, you can identify the braking point at the very end—a tight 90-degree left turn next to the Azadliq Square fountains. It is on this straight that F1 cars achieve speeds over 340 km/h (210 mph), making the digital distance on your screen feel like an eternity of acceleration.
Zoom out slightly. Running parallel to the start/finish straight is the Baku railway. Why does this matter? On Google Maps, you can see there is no physical barrier between the rail line and the track except a chain-link fence. In previous years, a passing train has startled drivers during FP1 because the sound echoes off the grandstands. baku f1 circuit google maps
An ancient UNESCO-listed monument that provides a dramatic backdrop near Turn 18. Flame Towers Business center ClosedBaku, Azerbaijan Exiting the Old City on the map, the road opens dramatically
The starting point of the lap, located adjacent to the Government House. Using the scale at the bottom of the
Baku City Circuit is widely regarded as the fastest street circuit in Formula 1, blending the high speeds of Monza with the unforgiving tightness of Monaco.
In this article, we will dissect the 6.003-kilometer (3.73-mile) track using satellite imagery, Street View, and manual GPS coordinates so you can explore the "Wall of Champions" without leaving your couch.