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Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix to debut at 2017 Autosport International

12 January 2017 [15:27] - TODAY.AZ

By Azernews



By Laman Ismayilova

Baku City Circuit (BCC) will this weekend debut its stand at the internationally renowned Autosport International car racing show at the NEC Arena in Birmingham, England.

The four-day Autosport International is Europe's largest indoor pre-season motorsport event and will be celebrating its 27th anniversary this year when it will once again feature the very latest in motorsport, automotive and performance engineering technology, alongside cars and exhibitors from every level of motor racing.

Currently in the middle of its early bird ticket sales period - with discounts of up to 30% on the cost of all 4-day tickets for the 2017 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix on offer to all fans – Baku City Circuit will be making its first appearance at the annual Birmingham event with an engaging and interactive stand designed to educate, inform and enthuse the attending public on the newest Grand Prix race weekend on the F1 calendar.

In addition, the BCC stand will also offer visitors the chance to challenge their driving skills on the fastest street circuit in F1 via its own branded simulator.

Furthermore, there will also be a raffle that will see two lucky guests win flights and tickets to Baku for the 2017 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, taking place on the weekend of June 23-25.

Nigar Arpardarai , Head of BCC Marketing & Communications, said that the BCC team is tremendously excited to visit the Autosport International show for the first time and showcase our wonderful city and circuit to such a passionate and knowledgeable motorsport audience.

“Since the rebranding of our race weekend to the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, we are eager to spread the word about our race weekend and country to as many people as possible. Not only will fans get to witness the world’s best drivers racing around the fastest street circuit in Formula 1 next June but they will also experience Baku as a vibrant, modern and beautiful city, steeped in history and with a real modern edge that appeals to visitors of all ages and backgrounds. We look forward to seeing everyone in Birmingham this weekend!” she said.

BCC is offering fans a limited supply of special ‘early bird’ discounts of up to 30 percent on the cost of all 4-day tickets. This exciting offer will be available until January 31 2017, after which the cost of tickets will revert back to their original price.

A four-day ticket includes grandstand access to the three days of racing as well as all accompanying entertainment offerings but also to a special Pit Lane Walk on Thursday, June 22.

A variety of ticket options are on offer for the 2017 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, including various packages for the Absheron Grandstand, which will offer fans some fantastic views of the start/finish lane, as well as a wide range of different Grandstand seating options, located at various corners and straights along the track.

In addition to the discounted four-day ticket offering, special ‘Junior’ tickets at the Khazar and Bulvar Grandstands for children aged 2-15 will also be made available at reduced prices during this limited timeframe to families travelling to the event together.

Daily Roaming Tickets will also be on offer to those preferring to watch the action from different locations on the track on various standing areas and podiums.

Discounted four-day ticket prices range from 150-550 manats ($83-$304) while the daily Roaming Tickets will range from 60-150 manats ($33-$83) (cost in US$ will be determined by currency rate on day of purchase).

For more information on how to purchase tickets and plan your stay in Baku for the 2017 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix taking place on June 23-25, please visit: www.bakucitycircuit.com
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