• The famous Formula 1 "Castle corner"

    April 28, 2025 in Azerbaijan ⋅ 🌬 12 °C

    The section of the castle is part of the Baku street circuit, one of the most beautiful tracks in the Formula 1 championship.

    Drivers take this challenging corner at around 85 km/h, staying extremely close to the side walls, as the streat is very narrow.

    The corner is also well known because Leclerc has lost control and crashed here several times. The most famous incident was when he hit the wall during qualifying and exclaimed over the radio, "I am stupid".
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