Baku, Azerbaijan, June 19
By Maksim Tsurkov – Trend:
Italian driver Antonio Giovinazzi of the Prema Racing team won the GP2 Second Race in Baku June 19, with a result of 44:49.606.
His teammate from France, Pierre Gasly came in second (+1.7 seconds), followed by Russian driver Sergey Sirotkin of the ART Grand Prix team (+4.1 seconds).
The last day of Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe kicked off in Baku June 19. Azerbaijan is hosting the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe for the first time. The event started on June 17 and will end today on June 19.
Overall, 11 teams, two drivers in each, will compete in the race. The specially constructed street circuit will see F1 cars race around the stunning downtown area of Baku, incorporating its UNESCO-protected old city – Icheri Sheher historical-architectural reserve – as well as its modern skyline and beautiful Caspian Sea promenade.