Summary

  • Rosberg wins, Vettel 2nd, Perez 3rd

  • Hamilton started 10th, finishes fifth after loss of power

  • Hamilton spends much of race trying to adjust incorrect steering wheel setting

  • Kvyat, Sainz, Wehrlein & Alonso out

Live Reporting

Chris Osborne

  1. 'There's going to be a lot going on'

    Andrew Benson
    Chief F1 writer in Baku

    The best qualifying session of the year on Saturday could well be followed by the craziest race on Sunday. Formula 1’s impressions of the new Baku street track are generally positive and its layout seems certain to produce drama in the race.

    ‘It’s a very exciting track,’ says pole man Nico Rosberg. 'It’s a tough track, so that’s why we have been seeing so many mistakes everywhere and that’s why the race is going to be - for sure - very, very interesting. I think there’s going to be a lot going on'.

  2. The front three

    GridEPA

    What a qualifying session we had yesterday.

    Best of the season so far? You betcha.

    Lewis Hamilton decided to control his steering wheel with his feet for the afternoon - with spectacular results. More on that shortly.

    That meant Nico Rosberg cruised to an imperious pole. Sergio Perez was second quickest, but drops down to seventh because of a gear box change. That means Daniel Ricciardo starts second and Sebastian Vettel third.

  3. Get Involved - What landmarks would enhance F1 tracks?

    #bbcf1

    BakuRex Features

    The Baku track has been a beauty, no doubt about it.

    The old castle and Maiden Tower that loom over the tarmac have really added a sense of grandeur.

    So, what world landmarks do you think would be worthy of gracing F1's greatest tracks?

    The Leaning of Tower of Pisa? Big Ben?

    I've gone for a giant cardboard cut-out of Kimi Raikkonen - he'd enhance any circuit, staring down on the little people below.

    Send suggestions, photos and ideas to #bbcf1 on Twitter.

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  4. Lights out at 14:00 BST

    European GP

    BakuRex Features

    Just to further reinforce its preference to be regarded as a Europe-leaning nation, this Azerbaijan race will start at the traditional European time of 14:00 BST.

    We'll have commentary on BBC Radio 5 live, but until then, it's just you and me. So let's have some fun.

  5. I take it all Baku

    European GP

    BakuGetty Images

    "Lack of run-offs! Narrow streets! Is it even in Europe?!"

    The European Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit was consigned to failure before it even started.

    A few wild practice and qualifying sessions later, and suddenly it's the coolest thing since Kimi Raikkonen licked an igloo.

    This should be fun - a lot of fun.