Overview

• Formula 1 confirmed a four-year contract extension with Baku City Circuit, keeping the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on the calendar until 2030.
• The previous agreement was set to end after 2026, and the new deal was announced on Saturday ahead of the 2025 event in Baku.
• F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali praised the city's energy and the circuit's unique street layout, citing trust between the series, the government and the promoter.
• Azerbaijan’s sports minister Farid Gayibov framed the extension as part of the country’s plan to host major global sporting events.
• Coverage noted ongoing human rights concerns in Azerbaijan and indicated the extension could open logistical options for a potential Turkish GP return at Istanbul Park.