[NeilP]

I look forward to this as a vast improvement over Monaco but in truth they have similar traits. Overtaking opportunities are better and more numerous but it is still a tough track apart from the longest straight on the F1 calendar.

Lots of talk about wings pre race I hope we do not get the stewards too involved on deciding outcomes here, let it be settled on track.  For me the interesting thing to observe will be the flat out speeds of the cars.  My instincts (which are wrong more often than they are right) tells me Mercedes will be the faster car although from what I read many are saying Red Bull with their aero will be the choice.

Is it truly coincidence that Red Bulls sales line is "It gives you wings".  That said can you believe they have lost yet another court case which is going to cost them millions because consumers are complaining that after drinking the beverage they have not shown any ability to grow wings.  This is the brave new world we live in today. Makes me puke.

My favourite Azerbaijan GP Memory was seeing Danny Ricciardo and Max Verstappen take each other out (well I am being kind it was Maxs fault in my book). We have had many memorable moments it its short history. Who can forget Vettel deciding to play bumper cars with Hamilton. Bottas getting a puncture when it seemed certain he would win. Perez and Ocon coming together more than an AA meeting.

After that last race I think I could get excited about pretty much any race venue.