Baku, January 14 AZERTAC

Baku City Circuit debuts its stand at the internationally renowned Autosport International car racing show at the NEC Arena in England. Taking place over the course of 4 days from January 12th to 15th, Autosport International is Europe's largest indoor pre-season motorsport event and will be celebrating its 27th anniversary this year when it will once again feature the very latest in motorsport, automotive and performance engineering technology, alongside cars and exhibitors from every level of motor racing.

Currently in the middle of its early bird ticket sales period - with discounts of up to 30% on the cost of all 4-day tickets for the 2017 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix on offer to all fans - Baku City Circuit will be making its first appearance at the annual Birmingham event with an engaging and interactive stand designed to educate, inform and enthuse the attending public on the newest Grand Prix race weekend on the F1 calendar. In addition, the BCC stand will also offer visitors the chance to challenge their driving skills on the fastest street circuit in F1 via its own branded simulator. Furthermore, there will also be a raffle that will see two lucky guests win flights and tickets to Baku for the 2017 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, taking place on the weekend of June 23-25.

Speaking ahead of the first visit by the BCC team to the Autosport International Event, Head of Marketing & Communications, Nigar Arpardarai commented: “We are tremendously excited to visit the Autosport International show for the first time this weekend and showcase our wonderful city and circuit to such a passionate and knowledgeable motorsport audience. Since the rebranding of our race weekend to the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, we eager to spread the word about our race weekend and country to as many people as possible. Not only will fans get to witness the world’s best drivers racing around the fastest street circuit in Formula 1 net June but they will also experience Baku as a vibrant, modern and beautiful city, steeped in history and with a real modern edge that appeals to visitors of all ages and backgrounds. We look forward to seeing everyone in Birmingham this weekend!”