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F1 stars have chance to break epic nine-year record at Azerbaijan GP
F1 is back in Baku this weekend for the 17th round of the 2025 season, with a potential championship element on the line.
The battle between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri for the drivers’ standings remains undecided with only eight races remaining, while McLaren is poised to clinch the constructors’ title soon.
A win at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix could secure McLaren a second consecutive team championship following their victory in 2024.
There is also a longstanding record up for grabs at Baku City Circuit, with Valtteri Bottas holding the highest top speed record set in 2016.
Max Verstappen recently broke the record for the fastest race in F1 history at the Italian GP, sparking speculation over who could surpass Bottas’ top speed record.
