Motor racing-Azerbaijan F1 promoter expecting sell-out despite Ukraine war
By Abhishek Takle
Azerbaijan Sport News
Azerbaijan F1 promoter expecting sell-out despite Ukraine war
BAKU : The promoter of Formula One's Azerbaijan Grand Prix is expecting Sunday's race around the streets of the capital Baku to be a sell-out despite the war in Ukraine affecting ticket sales to Russian fans.
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