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The Baku City Street Circuit has undergone tweaks ahead of the 2024 race – the latest in the year F1 has ever raced in Azerbaijan.
The FIA has decided to lengthen the DRS zones for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Baku track has two activation zones, one at the exit of Turn 2 and the other partway down the long pit-straight towards Turn 1. Changes have been made to both zones, especially the second activation zone on the pit-straight. In 2023, drivers could open the DRS 447 meters after Turn 20, which has been reduced to 347 meters for 2024. The DRS zone at Turn 2’s exit has been shortened by two meters. Throughout the 2023 season, several DRS zones were shortened, causing driver dissatisfaction due to decreased overtaking opportunities. Additionally, minor track improvements have been made, such as new asphalt sections between Turns 2 and 3, 7 and 8, and 12 and 13.
