Guenther Steiner: Baku track has place in future in Formula 1

"My first impression was that I was surprised how nice the city and track is, not having known Baku before at all – because it wasn't on my list of places to go. I think Azerbaijan Grand Prix has a place in the future in Formula 1," Haas team principal Guenther Steiner told f1news.

Report informs, citing The Checkered Flag, that the 57-year-old official shared his thoughts on the Baku track:

"Obviously, the circuit is split, as you say, in two elements – very fast and very twisty. I think with our car, we made good progress in Spain with the set-up of the car, and it's doing well in all circumstances at the moment. We need to hit the sweet spot on the set-up, and I think we can have a good result like we were going to have in Spain and Monte Carlo if things had gone differently. I'm really looking forward to going racing again this weekend.

"The challenges are that you go from one continent to another, it's a long trip, and the team is working very hard to get it all done. It's just down to having a good team around and working hard, but it's a challenge as they only have a few days to get set-up again and get going again for the next race. If you have any damage on the car, it gets more difficult, so we're hoping to not have any damage in Baku.

"On the plans for next season, it would be great if we can combine the races regionally. I know that Stefano is working very hard on that one, and it will go in the right direction next year."

The Azerbaijani Grand Prix will be held on June 10-12. On June 17-19, Formula 1 drivers will compete in Canada.