What time does the Grand Prix of Europe start? What channel is the Grand Prix of Europe on? The answers to all of that and more in F1i’s race preview
Just four days after the Canadian Grand Prix, Formula 1 is back to work in Baku for the inaugural Grand Prix of Europe in Azerbaijan. The only new venue on this year’s calendar, Baku is a surprising mix of old and new, with a city which feels a lot like Budapest, but with Russian influence and a climate at this time of year more akin to Bahrain. The circuit is set to provide a real challenge for the teams, with the track itself combining tight and twist sections near the old town with a long high-speed drag from Turn 16 all the way to Turn 1, a run of 2.1km. And all on a street circuit…
FORM GUIDE
While Mercedes continues to set the benchmark, the pendulum of form has swung from Nico Rosberg to Lewis Hamilton, with the defending champion winning the last two races. Hamilton was pushed all the way by Sebastian Vettel in Canada which bodes well for Ferrari this weekend, as long as it can get its strategy right. Williams was also strong in Montreal and will expect to be quick in Baku too, but the twisty sections will suit Red Bull more. Toro Rosso and Force India should go well, but McLaren is likely to be hampered by high fuel consumption again as in Canada. After the challenge of low track temperatures in Canada, teams will at least find it easier to get heat in their tyres in Baku.
2015 RESULT
N/A - Inaugural race in Baku
SESSION TIMES (All times local)
FP1: 13:00 - 14:30
FP2: 17:00 - 18:30
FP3: 14:00 - 15:00
Qualifying: 17:00 - 18:00
Race: 1700
TYRE CHOICES
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WEATHER FORECAST
After two weather affected weekends, Baku is going to see a much more stable weekend. Hot and dry conditions are set to prevail throughout, with teams set to face high temperatures above 30C on every day. Track temperatures will be very high, while an extra challenge will come from strong winds, with Friday set to see gusts over 40mph.
UK TELEVISION TIMINGS (All times UK)
Sky Sports F1 - Live coverage
FP1 - 0945
FP2 - 1345
FP3 - 1045
Qualifying - 1300
Race - 1230
Channel 4 - Live coverage
FP1 - 0955
FP2 - 1355 (on MORE 4)
FP3 - 1055
Qualifying - 1300
Race - 1300
PODIUM PREDICTION
1st - Sebastian Vettel
2nd - Lewis Hamilton
3rd - Nico Rosberg
WEDNESDAY BEST SHOT
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