Extraordinary accident in F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku (PHOTO)

Baku, Azerbaijan, April 29

By Elchin Mehdiyev – Trend:

An extraordinary accident occurred during the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku on April 29.

The wrong trajectory of Max Verstappen from Red Bull Racing confused Daniel Ricciardo from the same team and as a result, their cars crashed.

Both of the pilots had to leave the race.

The 2018 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix kicked off in Baku April 27.

The length of the Baku track, where teams compete for the championship, each represented by two drivers, is just over six kilometers. The length of the widest part of the track is 13 meters, and the narrowest width is 7.6 meters between the turns 7 and 8, which are situated along the Icheri Sheher (Inner City).

The Start and Finish lanes are located at the Azadlig Square. The Formula 1 Paddock, team garages and pit lanes are also located there.