A blast down the longest straight in F1, treacherous tight corners lined by brick walls, a track that blends old and new and winds through modern and historic areas, Baku undoubtedly raises the bar when it comes to street circuits.
The venue's unique character and many challenges underline a driver's skill and instinct, but they've also been a recipe for some crazy races, as Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon painfully experienced last year.
In the following video, Force India's chargers gives us their lowdown on Baku past and present.
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