F1 2025: Azerbaijan GP

GuidoK · 09-14-2025, 11:33 PM

F1 2025: Azerbaijan GP - Baku (Sep 21)

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Schedule:
https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2025/azerbaijan
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Circuit:
Baku City Circuit

Circuit stats:
First Grand Prix: 2016
Number of Laps: 51
Circuit Length: 6.003 km
Race Distance: 306.049 km
Lap Record: 1:43.009 (Charles Leclerc 2019)

Tires:
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https://press.pirelli.com/the-c6-is-back-for-baku/

Onboard Lap:
(2024 Charles Leclerc pole lap)
HERE

2024 thread:
https://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2130439

2024 race highlights:
HERE

2024 Lollipopman Comics:

GuidoK · 09-14-2025, 11:40 PM

So what are your predictions?

Last week's GP at Monza showed that the RB still hasn't lost it's touch when it comes to really fast tracks with high speed corners. And even though Baku has an incredibly long straight, it's still a street circuit.
I think the McLaren cars will be strong again, and that maybe Ferrari might surprise us on the straight as they usually have a very high top speed. That might give LEC a pole, just like last year.

This is my prediction:
1. NOR
2. LEC
3. PIA
4. VER
5. RUS
6. ALB
7. HAM
8. ANT
9. ALO
10. HAD

For people who don't place predictions: please refrain from giving negative comments after the race on predictions other members have given. Nobody makes perfect predictions, and if you don't make predictions yourself, you're not showing you know better.

NickyC · 09-15-2025, 12:54 AM

My favorite race on the calendar! Usually a great one, but admittedly last year's was pretty boring. Hope it turns around this year!

///M Power-Belgium · 09-15-2025, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GuidoK

F1 2025: Azerbaijan GP - Baku (Sep 21)

Schedule:
https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2025/azerbaijan
(Start times adjusts automatically to your local time/date depending on your browsers/internet settings)

Thanks for posting

dfox · 09-15-2025, 11:43 AM

Max
Nor
Pia
Lec
Rus

I think that's my favorite running order, but I think at least one of them DNF.

Will miss watching Checo tearing up the track here. Next year.

M5Rick · 09-15-2025, 11:59 AM

1. MAX
then Nor,
Lec (Ferrari finally listening to him)
Alb
Lew
Pia DNF

Davil · 09-16-2025, 01:49 AM

Experience Azerbaijan

M5Rick · 09-16-2025, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davil

Experience Azerbaijan

P=Zero

///M Power-Belgium · 09-16-2025, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M5Rick

1. MAX
then Nor,
Lec (Ferrari finally listening to him)
Alb
Lew
Pia DNF

Yes (!)

M5Rick · 09-16-2025, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Yes (!)

MAX doesn't need on a wing and a prayer, mum beat Button, dad was in F1 Benneton and rallying now, Nelson triple F1 World Champ..it runs in the family

M5Rick · 09-16-2025, 07:57 AM

Oh well I'm off to get my avocados and walnuts from Costco. (my secret before I pound the go-kart track..

wizardofOz · 09-16-2025, 10:22 AM

I'm gonna go with:

1. Oscar
2. Lando
3. Max
4. Charles
5. Kimi

And a kit kat

///M Power-Belgium · 09-16-2025, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Oh well I'm off to get my avocados and walnuts from Costco. (my secret before I pound the go-kart track..

=> https://www.youtube.com/shorts/h4YyJJRKs6c

Straykiwi · 09-16-2025, 07:15 PM

There is an outside chance of rain, but I believe the relatively low temperatures will play into McLaren's opponents hands. If we assume a dry qualifying and race day, here's my picks:

1. VER
2. NOR
3. PIA
4. LEC.
5. RUS
6. HAM
7. ALO
8. HAD
9. ALB
10. SAI

Killed by Death · 09-16-2025, 08:51 PM

Hard day and I've had a few beers so

1. LEC
2. HAM
3. VER
4. PIA
5. NOR

NOBODY ELSE MATTERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GuidoK · 09-16-2025, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

=> https://www.youtube.com/shorts/h4YyJJRKs6c

That is pretty awesome!

M5Rick · 09-17-2025, 02:56 AM

Crofty to miss Baku GP

https://www.planetf1.com/news/why-da...jan-grand-prix

M5Rick · 09-17-2025, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

=> https://www.youtube.com/shorts/h4YyJJRKs6c

MAX doesn't forget what his mate Lando called him at Monza and his GF joined in suggesting MAX was cheating LOL so extra impetus for MAX to beat the Larens. Let's pray stragglers Ferrari can find something to put extra pressure on the papayas also, their Merc engines are not ultra reliable

M5Rick · 09-17-2025, 06:58 AM

From Monza ''MAX managed to brake cleanly and get the car stopped despite having significantly higher speed, reduced downforce and a full gas load''.
As well as aero, I think that special brake set up will play a similar role here.
https://www.planetf1.com/features/f1...-victory-monza

///M Power-Belgium · 09-18-2025, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M5Rick

From Monza ''MAX managed to brake cleanly and get the car stopped despite having significantly higher speed, reduced downforce and a full gas load''.
As well as aero, I think that special brake set up will play a similar role here.
https://www.planetf1.com/features/f1...-victory-monza

Max Verstappen × HondaJet

M5Rick · 09-18-2025, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Max Verstappen × HondaJet

So if I were MAX I would sell off the big jet and step into this pocket rocket after getting his pilot's licence just like Nelson did.

GuidoK · 09-18-2025, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M5Rick

So if I were MAX I would sell off the big jet and step into this pocket rocket after getting his pilot's licence just like Nelson did.

I think if Max wants this one, he'd just buy it next to his bigger jet..

But I think for his use this hondajet is a bit slow (780kmh, cruise speed is 680kmh) and the range is very limited, just 2600km.

His current Falcon 8x does 950kmh and has a range of 12000km.

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09-14-2025, 11:40 PM	#2
GuidoK #buildnotbought 18912 Rep 6,393 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i ESS TS2+ Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tinkering in the garage iTrader: (0)	So what are your predictions? Last week's GP at Monza showed that the RB still hasn't lost it's touch when it comes to really fast tracks with high speed corners. And even though Baku has an incredibly long straight, it's still a street circuit. I think the McLaren cars will be strong again, and that maybe Ferrari might surprise us on the straight as they usually have a very high top speed. That might give LEC a pole, just like last year. This is my prediction: 1. NOR 2. LEC 3. PIA 4. VER 5. RUS 6. ALB 7. HAM 8. ANT 9. ALO 10. HAD For people who don't place predictions: please refrain from giving negative comments after the race on predictions other members have given. Nobody makes perfect predictions, and if you don't make predictions yourself, you're not showing you know better. __________________ Z4 3.0i \| ESS TS2+ supercharger \| Quaife ATB LSD \| Brembo/BMW performance BBK front/rear \| Schrick FI cams \| Schmiedmann headers+cats \| Powerflex/strongflex PU bushings \| Vibra-technics engine mounts \| H&R anti rollbars \| KW V3 coilovers/KW camber plates \| Sachs race engineering clutch \| tons of custom sh#t
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09-15-2025, 12:54 AM	#3
NickyC Lieutenant General 21433 Rep 11,865 Posts Drives: M4 CS. Former G82, x2 F82, F80 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Jacked out of my mind iTrader: (24)	My favorite race on the calendar! Usually a great one, but admittedly last year's was pretty boring. Hope it turns around this year!
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09-15-2025, 11:43 AM	#5
dfox Captain 1979 Rep 880 Posts Drives: E88 135i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: North of Seattle iTrader: (0)	Max Nor Pia Lec Rus I think that's my favorite running order, but I think at least one of them DNF. Will miss watching Checo tearing up the track here. Next year.
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M5Rick General 86322 Rep 26,375 Posts Drives: M5 F10 DCT Gunmetal Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: GB iTrader: (0)	1. MAX then Nor, Lec (Ferrari finally listening to him) Alb Lew Pia DNF
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M5Rick General 86322 Rep 26,375 Posts Drives: M5 F10 DCT Gunmetal Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: GB iTrader: (0)	Oh well I'm off to get my avocados and walnuts from Costco. (my secret before I pound the go-kart track..
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wizardofOz Lieutenant 5131 Rep 659 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Sep 2024 Location: Your Friendly Neighborhood iTrader: (0)	I'm gonna go with: 1. Oscar 2. Lando 3. Max 4. Charles 5. Kimi And a kit kat
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Straykiwi Private First Class 456 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2024 M3 Competition Touring Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: New Zealand iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW M3 Competi ... [0.00]	There is an outside chance of rain, but I believe the relatively low temperatures will play into McLaren's opponents hands. If we assume a dry qualifying and race day, here's my picks: 1. VER 2. NOR 3. PIA 4. LEC. 5. RUS 6. HAM 7. ALO 8. HAD 9. ALB 10. SAI
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Killed by Death Major General 19886 Rep 5,037 Posts Drives: '25 Jeep Wrangler Recon Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Hard day and I've had a few beers so 1. LEC 2. HAM 3. VER 4. PIA 5. NOR NOBODY ELSE MATTERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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M5Rick General 86322 Rep 26,375 Posts Drives: M5 F10 DCT Gunmetal Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: GB iTrader: (0)	Crofty to miss Baku GP https://www.planetf1.com/news/why-da...jan-grand-prix
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M5Rick General 86322 Rep 26,375 Posts Drives: M5 F10 DCT Gunmetal Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: GB iTrader: (0)	From Monza ''MAX managed to brake cleanly and get the car stopped despite having significantly higher speed, reduced downforce and a full gas load''. As well as aero, I think that special brake set up will play a similar role here. https://www.planetf1.com/features/f1...-victory-monza
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