Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix is best race in my life – fan from US

I will always remember the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix as the best race in my life, a fan from the United States Kavya Kumar told Trend.

"I started following Formula 1 not too long ago. I decided to go on such an inspiring journey to your country to watch the race. The Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix is the first race that I watch live. I am a fan of the Ferrari team and I am very glad that Charles Leclerc, a member of this team, is in the top three. My flight to Baku took long time, but I did not regret for a second the time spent. First, I finally saw the race live. Secondly, I got acquainted with such a wonderful country as Azerbaijan. I am delighted with your capital, your cuisine, your climate," she said.

The main race of the 2023 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix took place April 30.

Red Bull pilot Sergio Perez won the race. Pérez's teammate Max Verstappen came in second and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc came in third.

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Uzbekistan’s gov’t doing everything for benefit of people – Urgench resident

The government of Uzbekistan is doing everything for the benefit of the people, a resident of Urgench Alisher Abirajabov told Azerbaijani journalists, Trend reports from the scene.

"Today we are participating in a very important political process for our country. The government of Uzbekistan is increasing its attention to social reforms. All changes are taking place in the interests of people and for the sake of our bright future. My family and I also did not stand aside and came to cast our vote," he said.

A referendum on the Constitution is underway in Uzbekistan on April 30.

Amendments to the Constitution are aimed at strengthening the functions of Parliament to appoint the heads of supervisory and law enforcement agencies, while part of the powers of the president is transferred to the supreme legislative body. In addition, it is proposed to increase the term of the presidency from 5 to 7 years.

Judges of the Constitutional Court are proposed to be elected for a ten-year term. The Constitutional Court elects for a five-year term from among its members the Chairman of the Constitutional Court and his deputy.

A large package of amendments to the Basic Law is aimed at further liberalizing the country's economy.

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Uzbekistanis coming to referendum with their families (PHOTO)

Every citizen must come to the referendum and express his opinion, a resident of Urgench Nargiza Atabayeva told Trend.

"Today we vote for the first time. I came to the referendum with my son. This event is very important for all Uzbeks. We appreciate everything that our state does for its people," she said.

A referendum on the Constitution is underway in Uzbekistan on April 30.

Amendments to the Constitution are aimed at strengthening the functions of Parliament to appoint the heads of supervisory and law enforcement agencies, while part of the powers of the president is transferred to the supreme legislative body. In addition, it is proposed to increase the term of the presidency from 5 to 7 years.

Judges of the Constitutional Court are proposed to be elected for a ten-year term. The Constitutional Court elects for a five-year term from among its members the Chairman of the Constitutional Court and his deputy.

A large package of amendments to the Basic Law is aimed at further liberalizing the country's economy.

Source: Trend News Agency

Trendyol and PASHA Holding sign Agreement for joint venture in Azerbaijan market

Trendyol, the leading e-commerce platform in Türkiye and one of the largest technology companies in Europe, has today signed an Agreement with Baku-based PASHA Holding, a leading conglomerate in Azerbaijan. Under the deal, the two parties will provide e-commerce services in Azerbaijan, Trend reports.

Çaglayan Çetin, President of the Trendyol Group, said: “The synergies created by PASHA Holding’s experience in the Azerbaijan market and Trendyol’s expertise in technology, logistics and manufacturing will make significant contributions to the development of the e-commerce ecosystem in Azerbaijan. In this sense, we wholeheartedly believe in the success of our strategic partnership and the positive impact it will create on our brotherly country, Azerbaijan.”

PASHA Holding CEO Jalal Gasimov commented: “For some time, there has been significant consumer demand for Trendyol products and services in Azerbaijan. With this Agreement, we have taken one more step to expand our footprint in digital retail ecosystem and are excited to enable the sharing of e-commerce know-how between our two brotherly countries.”

Trendyol, the leading e-commerce platform in Türkiye and one of the largest technology companies in Europe, is entering the Azerbaijan market. Signing an Agreement with the Baku-based PASHA Holding, one of the largest conglomerates in Caucasus region, Trendyol is taking another step in its international growth strategy. Trendyol and PASHA Holding reached an Agreement to establish a joint company to provide e-commerce services in Azerbaijan.

Strategic partnership will achieve synergies

Çaglayan Çetin, President of the Trendyol Group stated: “We have taken the first step in this exciting strategic partnership with PASHA Holding and once our infrastructure has been finalized, we will begin our operations in Azerbaijan. Last year, Azerbaijan ranked first in terms of international orders placed on Trendyol. In addition, according to data provided by App Annie, Trendyol was the most downloaded app in Azerbaijan in 2022. The synergies created by PASHA Holding’s experience in the Azerbaijan market and Trendyol’s expertise in technology, logistics and manufacturing will make significant contributions to the development of the e-commerce ecosystem in Azerbaijan. The platform will also serve to bring together Turkish and Azerbaijani producers, sellers and customers and thus will be the first ecosystem to serve the interests of both countries. In this sense, we wholeheartedly believe in the success of our strategic partnership and the positive impact it will create on our brotherly country, Azerbaijan.”

As part of Trendyol's vision to expand into international markets, Mr. Çetin stated: “This initiative also strengthens the collaborative relationship between Türkiye and Azerbaijan by facilitating cross-border trade and promoting economic growth in the region. This collaboration brings together two nations with complementary strengths and resources to create a mutually beneficial partnership.”

‘We will pursue new opportunities’

PASHA Holding CEO Jalal Gasimov commented: “The interest for e-commerce has surged in Azerbaijan due to its convenience, wider product selection, and competitive pricing. This Agreement will enhance the customer journey by providing easy access to a wider product assortment at affordable prices, while also offering embedded finance products and other services of Azerbaijani companies including PASHA Ecosystem to improve overall financial health. This initiative will facilitate technological transfer and help to strengthen the logistics ecosystem that will add value to other verticals such as grocery and food delivery, creating new jobs in the process. It will promote e-commerce culture, attracting MSME traders to online sales, and reducing the prevalence of the grey economy. Ultimately, this initiative is expected to increase foreign investment in the country.”

About Trendyol

Founded in 2010, Trendyol is the leading e-commerce platform in Türkiye and one of the largest technology companies in Europe. Trendyol continues to create value by maintaining one of Türkiye’s pioneering R&D centers, Trendyol Tech; Türkiye’s fastest growing logistics network, Trendyol Express; instant grocery and meal delivery service, Trendyol Go and Türkiye’s largest secondhand goods platform, Dolap. Trendyol brings Turkish manufacturers together with 27 European countries, via trendyol.com/de for German customers, and trendyol.com/en. Trendyol also reaches customers in more than 90 countries through partner platforms with its B2B model. Trendyol enables domestic producers to e-export to more than 100 countries. Trendyol will serve customers directly through its own platform in Azerbaijan.

About PASHA Holding

Established in 2006, PASHA Holding is a leading business conglomerate in Azerbaijan, with diverse business interests across a wide range of sectors, including banking, insurance, construction, groceries, agriculture, hospitality and others. In addition to its traditional offline businesses, PASHA Holding has established a significant presence in the digital retail ecosystem by offering value-added services around its core retail banking services (i.e. BirBank by Kapital Bank) for consumers. These services include a merchant-sponsored bonus program across main consumption categories, a B2C marketplace with a focus on consumer electronics, beauty, and household goods, digital wallet services, and other services from different business verticals.

Source: Trend News Agency

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Executive Vice President of Boeing Company VIDEO

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received Executive Vice President of Boeing Company, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Commercial Airplanes Stanley Deal. The agreement, which was recently reached to purchase of 8 Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets, between Azerbaijan and Boeing company was highlighted as a milestone event at the meeting. Years-long successful and reliable cooperation between Azerbaijan and Boeing was underlined. During the conversation, they touched upon great works done in Azerbaijan in the transport sector, opening of new airports and the fact that Azerbaijan had grown into the important international and regional transport hub. The importance of opening new destinations in Karabakh and Eastern Zangazur was underlined, and confidence was expressed for further development of cooperative relations. Excellent organization of the Formula 1 race in Azerbaijan was noted and importance of huge influx of tourists in Azerbaijan was underlined at the meeting. They noted that Azerbaijan had become a place where prestigious events are held and the country had contributed to international cooperation.

Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency

Sergio Perez wins the 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Red Bull's Sergio Perez cruised to victory and became the first-ever repeat winner of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday. Charles Leclerc took pole position on Friday - and aced the Sprint Shootout on Saturday - but it was Perez who took the spoils in Saturday's Sprint and also Sunday's Grand Prix. Leclerc led the pair of Red Bulls off the line on Sunday afternoon and held the lead through the opening lap - while there were a couple of small collisions farther back, in the midfield. But Verstappen managed to sweep past the Ferrari soon after and then it seemed that this would be a comfortable victory for the reigning champ. He took the opportunity to pit for tyres when Nyck de Vries's AlphaTauri came to a stop - but that timing proved unfortunate as the Safety Car was deployed just after his change for tyres, handing Perez a chance to pit for tyres and take the lead.

Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency

Winners of Formula 2 main race of F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix awarded

The winners of the main race of Formula 2 as part of the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in 2023 have been awarded, APA reports.

The awards were presented by Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Mariana Vasileva and Director of the Baku City Circuit Operating Company Magsud Farzullayev.

Following the results of the race, which lasted more than an hour, Prema Racing driver Oliver Bearman won. In the main race, Enzo Fittipaldi from Rodin Carlin took second place, and Théo Pourchaire from Art Grand Prix took third place.

The first day of the Grand Prix, which started on April 28, featured free practice session and qualifying races of the Formula 1 and Formula 2.

Ferrari pilot Charles Leclerc won the Formula 1 qualifying race. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen came in second, and another Ferrari driver Sergio Perez took the third place.

The pilot of the Prema Racing team, Oliver Bearman, won the qualifying race of the Formula 2 teams. In the 30-minute race, Enzo Fittipaldi of the Rodin Carlin team came in second and ART Grand Prix driver Théo Pourchaire came in third.

On the second day of the race, on April 29, short sprint races of the Formula 1 and Formula 2 teams took place.

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez won the first sprint race of the Formula 1 season. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari took second place, and Perez's teammate Max Verstappen took third place.

The winner of the first sprint race of the Formula 2 teams was Oliver Bearman from Prema Racing.

Source: Azeri-Press News Agency

Azerbaijani wrestlers take 12 medals at Victory Cup in Turkiye

Junior Azerbaijani wrestlers have captured 12 medals at the International U17 Victory Cup tournament held in Antalya, Turkiye including 4 gold, 1 silver and 4 bronze ones in Greco-Roman wrestling. The Azerbaijan Greco-Roman team ranked first in the medal table earning 173 points. Female wrestlers garnered 1 gold and 2 bronze medals.

Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency

Formula 2 main race of F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix kicks off-PHOTOLENT

The main race of Formula 2 as part of the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix has kicked off in Baku, APA reports.

The race will last for one hour, and the winner will be determined.

The first day of the Grand Prix, which started on April 28, featured free practice session and qualifying races of the Formula 1 and Formula 2.

Ferrari pilot Charles Leclerc won the Formula 1 qualifying race. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen came in second, and another Ferrari driver Sergio Perez took the third place.

The pilot of the Prema Racing team, Oliver Bearman, won the qualifying race of the Formula 2 teams. In the 30-minute race, Enzo Fittipaldi of the Rodin Carlin team came in second and ART Grand Prix driver Théo Pourchaire came in third.

On the second day of the race, on April 29, short sprint races of the Formula 1 and Formula 2 teams took place.

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez won the first sprint race of the Formula 1 season. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari took second place, and Perez's teammate Max Verstappen took third place.

The winner of the first sprint race of the Formula 2 teams was Oliver Bearman from Prema Racing.

Source: Azeri-Press News Agency