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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has praised the Baku street circuit ahead of this week’s European Grand Prix.The Dutchman has had a mixed season so far with only one podium and three non-finishes with the team’s pace not quite as good as the Ferraris and Mercedes ahead, but a long way ahead of the rest of the midfield pack.
Despite the mixed results so far this season, the 19-year-old seemed happy to return to the Azerbaijani capital, saying: "Baku, in my opinion, is quite a special street circuit, it’s really unique in terms of having quite wide sections but also some of the tightest parts of track on the calendar. Sector 2 is tighter than parts of Monaco which has always been regarded as really narrow and challenging. When you drive up into the old town and past the castle, it is fun and tricky but also amazing to watch as a spectator. That section of the track is my favourite, the straight is quick but seems to go on for a long time and gives you a chance to relax a bit."
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He then went on to say he was excited to travel around more of the city compared to last year adding: "As the hotel is really nice and new as well as being situated right next to the paddock I didn’t manage to get out and have a look around last year. The old town is fun to drive so I think I should try and get up there one evening this year and see what else it has in store."
Sam Gale
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