Победителем Гран-при Европы Формулы-1 в Баку стал пилот Mercedes Нико Росберг

Пилот из команды Mercedes, Нико Росберг, стал победителем Гран-при Европы Формулы 1 в Баку. Мероприятие проходило в столице Азербайджана в течение последних трех дней. Президент Ильхам Алиев принял личное участие в церемонии награждения победителей. Себастьян Феттель (из команды Ferrari) занял второе место, Серхио Перес (из команды India) занял третье место.

Трасса для гонок была построена вокруг старого города в Баку, окруженная историческими памятниками, что стало потрясающим фоном для мероприятия. Миллионы людей во всем мире наблюдали за гонками в прямом эфире телевидения.

Критики же правительства Азербайджана воспользовалась случаем и напомнили о проблемах в области прав человека в стране, указывая на то, что в стране имеется ряд политических заключенных. Они также отметили, что мероприятие стоило много денег, которые можно было бы потратить намного лучше на решение социальных вопросов. Однако, в пятницу президент Алиев отметил, что расходы были оправданы, так как мероприятие поможет привлечь туристов в Азербайджан.

источник: commonspace.eu

фото: Старый город в Баку и современные башни пламени стали потрясающим фоном гонок F1. (фото любезно предоставлено BBC).

 

Related articles

Editor's choice
News
Borrell tells the European Parliament that the situation in Afghanistan was critical, but the EU will remain engaged

Borrell tells the European Parliament that the situation in Afghanistan was critical, but the EU will remain engaged

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.
Editor's choice
News
Kremlin taking urgent measures to protect May 9 parade from Ukrainian attacks

Kremlin taking urgent measures to protect May 9 parade from Ukrainian attacks

The Kremlin was forced Wednesday to say it was taking "all necessary measures" to ensure the safety of foreign leaders set to attend its flagship May 9 parade after a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks closed airports across the country, disrupting hundreds of flights. Moscow and Kyiv traded a barrage of drone attacks ahead of the parade, which has become a key event during Vladimir Putin's 25 years in power, as US talks pushing for an end to the conflict appeared to have stalled. Moscow will hold the Victory Day event on Red Square to mark 80 years of the defeat of Nazi Germany, an anniversary that comes more than three years into its Ukraine offensive.

Popular

Editor's choice
News
Kremlin taking urgent measures to protect May 9 parade from Ukrainian attacks

Kremlin taking urgent measures to protect May 9 parade from Ukrainian attacks

The Kremlin was forced Wednesday to say it was taking "all necessary measures" to ensure the safety of foreign leaders set to attend its flagship May 9 parade after a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks closed airports across the country, disrupting hundreds of flights. Moscow and Kyiv traded a barrage of drone attacks ahead of the parade, which has become a key event during Vladimir Putin's 25 years in power, as US talks pushing for an end to the conflict appeared to have stalled. Moscow will hold the Victory Day event on Red Square to mark 80 years of the defeat of Nazi Germany, an anniversary that comes more than three years into its Ukraine offensive.