Thu 26 Apr Sun 29 Apr 2018 FORMULA 1 2018 AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX 1
BAKU AZERBAIJAN Home to the newest edition on the F1 calendar, Baku is a city immersed in a rich past and is the historical center of Azerbaijan... First Grand Prix 2017 Number of Laps 51 Circuit Length 6.003km A mix of intricate past and present, Baku s Old Town, or Icharishahar as it is known locally, is a must see for visitors of the Caucasus largest city. A maze of alleys, mosques and historical remnants, this former Persian capital plays host to some of UNESCO s World Heritage Sites, such as the picturesque Palace of the Shirvanshahs and the Maiden Tower. A walking tour spanning centuries of ancient empires will give you a unique insight into the city s palaces and caravanserais. While Baku is unquestionably steeped in history, it is a burgeoning center of vibrancy and arts. Hallmarks of the new Baku include the Flame Towers, three buildings completely covered in LED screen which typically displays burning flames and the Baku Crystal Hall, which was home of the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest. Host to the fastest street circuit in Formula 1 racing, Baku s beautiful seaside promenade coupled with its historic and 21st century style makes it a must-see city on the F1 calendar. Attend the 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix at Baku City Circuit with F1 Experiences, Formula 1 s Official Ticket & Travel Program, with access including driver meet-and-greets, a Paddock Club Party, Exclusive Pit Lane Walks and more! 2
2 3 13 12 10 11 9 8 5 6 4 PADDOCK CLUB 1 14 7 19 20 SAHIL GRANDSTAND BULVAR GRANDSTAND ABSHERON GRANDSTAND 15 18 17 16 SEATING CHART STARTER BULVAR GRANDSTAND Uncovered - Seat-back TROPHY SAHIL GRANDSTAND Uncovered - Seat-bacK HERO ABSHERON GRANDSTAND Partially Covered - Seat-back PREMIER PADDOCK CLUB & ABSHERON GRANDSTAND Covered - Hospitality - Covered - Seat-back PADDOCK CLUB PADDOCK CLUB Covered - Hospitality LEGEND PADDOCK CLUB Covered - Hospitality *Event access & appearances are subject to change 3
STARTER Witness cars reach speeds of over 300km/h as they gather momentum heading towards the start/finish line. Race Access 3-Day Race Ticket Seat Location Bulvar Grandstand THURSDAY Exclusive Pit Lane Walk Drive the Track Tour Starting Grid Photo with Trophy EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS F1 TV Access F1 Experiences Gifts F1 Experiences Lanyard & Ticket Sleeve 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Program ADDITIONAL OPTIONS 4-Night Accommodation & Daily Transportation Private VIP Airport/Circuit Transfers Exclusive to F1 Experiences *Event access & appearances are subject to change 4
TROPHY Providing fans with two different viewpoints from Turn 20, watch cars at full speed in frontof the Grandstand as well as negotiating Turns 5 and 6 at lesser speeds. Race Access 3-Day Race Ticket Seat Location Sahil Grandstand THURSDAY Exclusive Pit Lane Walk Drive the Track Tour Starting Grid Photo with Trophy FRIDAY Paddock Club Party with Sauber s Marcus Ericsson Insider Access to the F1 Paddock Podium Photo Opportunity EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS F1 TV Access F1 Experiences Gifts F1 Experiences Lanyard & Ticket Sleeve 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Program ADDITIONAL OPTIONS 4-Night Accommodation & Daily Transportation Private VIP Airport/Circuit Transfers Exclusive to F1 Experiences *Event access & appearances are subject to change 5
HERO Located directly opposite team garages, Abershon Grandstand is perfectly placed to witness the heart-pounding race start and pit action. Race Access 3-Day Race Ticket Seat Location Absheron Grandstand THURSDAY Exclusive Pit Lane Walk Drive the Track Tour Starting Grid Photo Opportunity FRIDAY Paddock Club Party with Sauber s Marcus Ericsson Insider Access to the F1 Paddock Podium Photo Opportunity EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS F1 TV Access F1 Experiences Gifts F1 Experiences Lanyard & Ticket Sleeve 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Program ADDITIONAL OPTIONS 4-Night Accommodation & Daily Transportation Private VIP Airport/Circuit Transfers Exclusive to F1 Experiences *Event access & appearances are subject to change 6
PREMIER Enjoy the famed Formula One Paddock Club hospitality on Friday, plus your Absheron Grandstand seat on Saturday and Sunday. Race Access 3-Day Race Ticket Seat Location Friday - Formula One Paddock Club Saturday & Sunday Absheron Grandstand FRIDAY Ticket to the Formula One Paddock Club Access to Formula One Paddock Club Hospitality Paddock Club Pit Lane Walks Guided Paddock Access EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS F1 TV Access F1 Experiences Gifts F1 Experiences Lanyard & Ticket Sleeve 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Program SATURDAY & SUNDAY Ticket to Absheron Grandstand ADDITIONAL OPTIONS 4-Night Accommodation & Daily Transportation Private VIP Airport/Circuit Transfers Exclusive to F1 Experiences *Event access & appearances are subject to change 7
PADDOCK CLUB The finest way to enjoy a Grand Prix is inside the Formula One Paddock Club with expert views of the Main Straight and more! Race Access 2- or 3-Day Race Ticket Seat Location Formula One Paddock Club DAILY Ticket to the Formula One Paddock Club Access to Formula One Paddock Club Hospitality Paddock Club Pit Lane Walks SATURDAY OR SUNDAY Guided Paddock Access EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS Pair of Ear Plugs 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Program VIP Parking One per four packages purchased ADDITIONAL OPTIONS 4-Night Accommodation & Daily Transportation Private VIP Airport/Circuit Transfers Exclusive to F1 Experiences *Event access & appearances are subject to change 8
LEGEND Enjoy the urban oasis of the Formula One Paddock Club all weekend long with exclusive access throughout the Grand Prix. Race Access 2- or 3-Day Race Ticket Seat Location Formula One Paddock Club DAILY Ticket to the Formula One Paddock Club Access to Formula One Paddock Club Hospitality Paddock Club Pit Lane Walks ONE-DAY ACCESS Paddock Pass Friday, Saturday or Sunday SATURDAY Private Podium Visit EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS F1 TV Access F1 Experiences Gifts F1 Experiences Lanyard & Ticket Sleeve 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Race Program VIP Parking One per four packages purchased ADDITIONAL OPTIONS 4-Night Accommodation & Daily Transportation Private VIP Airport/Circuit Transfers SUNDAY Podium Ceremony Access Exclusive to F1 Experiences *Event access & appearances are subject to change 9
STARTER TROPHY HERO PREMIER PADDOCK CLUB LEGEND RACE TICKET 3-DAY 2-DAY HOSPITALITY FORMULA ONE PADDOCK CLUB ONE-DAY PADDOCK PASS PADDOCK CLUB PIT LANE WALK EXCLUSIVE PIT LANE WALK DRIVE THE TRACK TOUR STARTING GRID PHOTO WITH TROPHY GUIDED PADDOCK ACCESS F1 LEGEND APPEARANCE INSIDER ACCESS TO THE F1 PADDOCK PADDOCK CLUB PARTY PODIUM PHOTO OP PODIUM CEREMONY ACCESS PRIVATE PODIUM VISIT F1 TV ACCESS 10
F1 TV ACCESS Included in Starter, Trophy, Hero, Premier & Legend Packages F1 TV Access offers unique feeds from every session of the race weekend, with the capability of multi-level personalization. LIVE COMMENTARY On-demand streams of each race with multi-language commentary WEEKEND RECAPS Live race timing data and radio commentary with extended highlights of each race weekend session 11
PODIUM CEREMONY ACCESS Included in Legend Packages Exclusive Podium Ceremony Access takes you as close as possible to the trophy presentation ceremony. VIEWING AREA Premium viewing area of the podium and trophy presentation ceremony at the end of the race LOCATION In front of the public access and behind only media personnel We saw everything up close and personal, and the F1 Experiences went above and beyond. - D.B. 12
PRIVATE PODIUM VISIT Included in Legend Packages Enjoy a private visit to the famed F1 podium where guests can celebrate atop of the home of race winners. PHOTO OPPORTUNITY Take a photo atop of the famed F1 podium to keep as a memory for a lifetime...thanks again for an unforgettable weekend. - S.K. 13
ONE - DAY PADDOCK PASS Included in Legend Packages Enjoy one, full-day of access to the exciting Formula 1 Paddock where you can explore the highly-coveted ground home to drivers and the famous alike. ONE - DAY ACCESS Available Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Day will be determined based on availability CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS Previous guests have met drivers, team owners, Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey and more UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS Only available to Legend Ticket Package holders Thanks to F1 Experiences for giving us the chance to meet our hometown hero!! Best day EVER! - S.D. 14
GUIDED PADDOCK ACCESS Included in Paddock Club & Premier Packages Enjoy a guided tour of the renowned Formula 1 Paddock with an F1 Experiences staff member. PERSONALIZED TOUR Customized to focus on teams or areas your group wants to see CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS Previous guests have met drivers, team owners, Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey and more UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS Only available to select F1 Experiences package holders Getting closer to the paddock and the teams was simply amazing. - I.Y. 15
PADDOCK CLUB PARTY Included in Hero & Trophy Packages Hosted inside the famous Formula One Paddock Club, you will revel in sophisticated elegance with F1 Experiences Paddock Club Party. CELEBRITY MEET-AND-GREETS Previous meet-and-greets have included Fernando Alonso, Max Verstappen, Esteban Ocon, Romain Grosjean and more GOURMET CUISINE Gourmet cuisine prepared by the world-renowned Paddock Club chefs BEVERAGES Open bar of beer, wine and more throughout the evening PADDOCK CLUB HOSPITALITY Hostesses, servers and exciting elements inside the Paddock Club We were extremely delighted and impressed with the evening of the Paddock Party. Simply unforgettable! - M.O. 16
INSIDER ACCESS TO THE F1 PADDOCK Included in Hero & Trophy Packages The most coveted stretch of concrete you will find during an F1 race weekend, experience the exclusivity of Paddock access during your complete Paddock tour. POSSIBLE TOUR STOPS PIRELLI TYRE CENTER The Pirelli team will guide you through the fascinating technology of F1 tyres FIA SAFETY CAR GARAGE A close-up view of the FIA Safety Car with driver Bernd Maylander F1 TEAM GARAGE Immerse yourself in the heart of the action as teams prepare for Saturday s qualifying MEDIA CENTER Inside look at the media center and driver responsibilities by FOM Operations Manager, Christian Pollhammer I had an amazing time, this tour was one of the highlights and a great way to kick off the weekend. - D.D. 17
PODIUM PHOTO OPPORTUNITY Included in Hero & Trophy Packages Stop on top of the famous podium where many champions have stood for a photo opportunity during Insider Access to the F1 Paddock. PHOTO OPPORTUNITY Taken by an F1 Experiences team member to be emailed out after the event for your personal use We had a terrific time, and can t wait for next year already. - T.D. 18
DRIVE THE TRACK TOUR Included in Hero, Trophy & Starter Packages Accompanied by F1 experts, our Drive the Track Tour is an exciting opportunity to ride around the circuit and see the track from the drivers point of view. EXPERT - LED TOUR Tour given on a drivers flatbed or similar vehicle TRACK EXPERIENCE Feel the turns and undulations of each corner while embracing the unique views around the track. Previous guests have seen drivers studying the track Thanks again for all your help in organising the best experience of our lives!! - J.A. 19
STARTING GRID PHOTO WITH TROPHY Included in Hero, Trophy & Starter Packages Enjoy a photo opportunity on the starting grid with the race trophy during your Thursday evening events. This iconic location will be a photo that you ll cherish for a lifetime. PHOTO OPPORTUNITY Taken by an F1 Experiences team member to be emailed out after the event for your personal use I truly had the most amazing weekend and thoroughly enjoyed every part of it. - T.K. 20
EXCLUSIVE PIT LANE WALK Included in Hero, Trophy & Starter Packages F1 Experiences guests will enjoy an up-close, unobstructed view of team personnel and garages during our Pit Lane Walk, access to which is unavailable to the public. EVENT ACCESS PHOTO OPPORTUNITY Perfect photo opportunity of your favorite teams, team principals and drivers LAST MINUTE DETAILS Views into team garages as final touches are added to the cars prior to the race weekend We have had a wonderful experience that we will remember for a very long time. - S.K. 21
FORMULA ONE PADDOCK CLUB Included in Legend, Paddock Club & Premier Packages Guests will receive daily access to the prestigious Formula One Paddock Club with unmatched food options, open bars and daily pit lane walks. Located above the pit lane, enjoy driver appearances and interviews throughout the weekend. Privileged Viewing Position of the Race Morning Refreshments Upon Arrival Four Course Gourmet Dining An Open Wine & Champagne Bar Driver Interview Music Entertainment We enjoyed the program and it was a very good experience... congrats to you and your team on an excellent job. - C.U. 22
MARCUS ERICSSON Born in the city of Kumla, Sweden on September 2, 1990, Ericsson cut his racing teeth in karts, quickly accumulating a host of trophies. In 2006, he met former Indy 500 winner and compatriot Kenny Brack, who helped him make a successful transition to single-seaters. The following year, he graduated to British Formula Three where he finished fifth in the championship behind future F1 driver Sergio Perez. 2018 F1 Team Sauber Car Number 9 Nationality Swedish Date of Birth 2 September 1990 In 2010, Ericsson moved up to GP2 for what would be the first of four years in the F1 feeder series. Though he scored a reverse grid win in Valencia, it would prove a tough year, with points finishes hard to come by. Ericsson went into 2013 as one of the favourites for the GP2 crown. Unfortunately, a slow start to the season blunted any title charge. During a second-half upswing, he picked up a win in Germany and four more podiums to grab sixth overall. The following January, Ericsson was named as one of Caterham s 2014 race drivers. Ericsson cut his ties with the team at the end of the year due to financial issues before moving to Sauber for 2015. With Sauber facing their own money troubles in 16, the team struggled for form and Ericsson failed to score a single point. However, he did prove to have the edge over teammate Felipe Nasr and ultimately re-signed with them for a third season in 2017. With a new team boss in Frederic Vasseur and a new title sponsor for Sauber in Alfa Romeo, 2018 bodes well for F1 s only Swede. 23
BAKU CITY CIRCUIT PARK INN ACCOMMODATION MAP PARK INN HOTEL 1KM FROM CIRCUIT 4 - Stars 24
PARK INN HOTEL Available for All Packages Hotel Rating 4 Stars With it s central location in Baku, the Park Inn by Radisson is the perfect place to spend your Grand Prix weekend and enjoy all the fun the city has to offer at and around the circuit. Check-in/Check-out Wednesday 25 Apr - Monday 30 Apr Distance from the Circuit 1 km Transportation None Other City view, Breakfast included Located in the city center and the heart of the business and shopping districts, the Park Inn by Radisson Baku is a 25-minute drive from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD). It s just a short 500-meter walk to the Sahil Metro Station and 2 kilometers away from the Baku Train Station. Art lovers can enjoy exhibits and performances at the Opera Theatre and view the sites of the Old City, both about 1.5 kilometers from the hotel.the hotel features modern rooms with free wireless high-speed Internet and sweeping views of the Caspian Sea or Baku cityscape. Guests can indulge in local and international fare at Glory Restaurant or delight in a nightcap or light meal at Eleven Bar & Lounge. Guests have access to thefitness center, open parking facilities and 24-hour room service. 25
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