Formula 2 main race kicks off at Azerbaijan Grand Prix

The main race for the Formula 2 class at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku has commenced.

The race began at 11:35 local time, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

Dutch driver Richard Verschoor from the Trident team secured the pole position with the best qualifying time. Following him were Italian racer Andrea Kimi Antonelli from Prema Racing in second place and French pilot Victor Martins from Art Grand Prix in third.

The main race of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix of Formula 1 is scheduled to start at 15:00 on September 15.

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is set to conclude on September 15, with the qualification rounds shaping up to be a critical determinant of the grid positions for the main event. Fans and teams alike are eagerly awaiting the outcomes as the drivers prepare for what promises to be a thrilling race in the heart of Baku.

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2024, running from September 13-15, continues to capture global attention. The event, which first debuted in 2017, is held on the Baku City Circuit, a renowned street circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital. The race is set to remain at this venue until at least 2026.

The Baku City Circuit Operations Company anticipates a record-breaking global viewership for this year's Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Approximately 300 journalists, including about 200 from international media outlets such as Sky Sports, Motorsport, Canal+, Netflix, and The Sun, are covering the event and bringing the excitement of the races on Baku’s streets to audiences worldwide.