Questions & Answers: This is what you need to know about the Baku GP

After the rather chaotic Monaco guest appearance, Formula 1 is immediately following up with the next city race. In Baku, too, the pilots rush through urban canyons; even the smallest mistakes pose the risk of accidents. Red Bull and Ferrari are likely to be at the top again. Who will start the eighth race of the season as the favorite? Most recently in Monte Carlo, Ferrari seemed to have the slightly faster car, but gave away a possible victory due to strategic mistakes. The Scuderia urgently needs to turn things around after Charles Leclerc lost a lot of ground in the title race with his engine failure in Barcelona and a frustrating fourth place in Monaco. But Max Verstappen is also thirsty for compensation, as a puncture stopped him on his way to victory last year in Azerbaijan shortly before the finish. “We still have unfinished business here,” said the World Cup leader from Red Bull. What role does Verstappen's colleague Sergio Pérez play? The Mexican is coming to the Caspian Sea with a lot of momentum after his Monaco triumph. As a reward for his rise in form, Pérez received a new contract until the end of 2024. In the World Cup he is only six points behind Leclerc and 15 behind Verstappen. The 32-year-old has “significantly reduced the performance gap with the world champion,” praised Red Bull team boss Christian Horner. If this continues, Pérez could even turn the World Cup into a three-way battle - and cause a headache for the Red Bull team, which was actually tailored to Verstappen. Last year, Pérez took his first victory in the Red Bull in Baku. How is Mick Schumacher doing after his Monaco crash? Schumacher's Haas lay torn in two in front of Monte Carlo's harbor. The 23-year-old's violent accident recently fueled doubts that the son of record world champion Michael Schumacher has what it takes to be a top performer. At least: The young star remained without any major injuries. “I’m okay, thanks for the lovely messages,” he wrote to his fan base via Instagram. He has long since been fully focused on the next race. Haas team boss Günther Steiner warned before the departure to Baku: The cash-strapped racing team can no longer afford any more scrap for the time being.

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Questions & Answers: This is what you need to know about the Baku GP

Round eight of its world tour takes Formula 1 to Azerbaijan. World champion Max Verstappen still has a score to settle with Baku. Mick Schumacher is fighting doubts after his Monaco crash.

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