Azerbaijan GP talks “positive” over F1 race deal extension

The race, held on a high-speed course around the city of Baku, has been characterised by its action-packed races to become something of a modern classic in F1’s current cast of circuits.

Having achieved a sell-out crowd for the first time in its history, the 2023 edition of the Baku race also features F1’s first trials of its new sprint weekend format, featuring standalone qualifying for the shortened race on Saturday afternoon.

The circuit’s current contract runs out…