GOOD LAP vs GREAT LAP: Ride onboard with Max Verstappen to see how to nail a lap of Baku
The enigmatic Baku City Circuit features not just the longest straight in Formula 1, but also the narrowest corner. For this reason, it's a tough task learning the ropes of Azerbaijan's Grand Prix venue, and an even tougher task mastering it.
But who better to learn from than current championship leader and Monaco GP winner Max Verstappen? In this track guide, the Dutchman's good Q2 lap and his great Q3 lap from 2019 are put side-by-side.
Commentator and racer Alex Brundle then compares the two laps with his expert eye to find out how the Red Bull driver extracted the maximum out of his car in F1's last visit to Baku.
Watch the video in the player above.
WATCH NEXT: Lance Stroll’s maiden podium and 4 more feelgood moments from the Azerbaijan GP
Next Up
Related Articles
F1 AcademyHaas name Countryman as 2026 F1 ACADEMY driver
Formula 1 to return to Portugal in 2027 and 2028
Stroll opens up on 'noise' that has followed him in F1
‘I have achieved my dream, that little boy's dream’ – Norris
10 ways to get your Formula 1 fix during the winter break
Verstappen confirms new number for 2026 season