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Pro-government media and experts claim that by hosting Formula 1, Azerbaijan demonstrates its economic strength, development, hospitality, and multicultural values to the world.

Since 2016, Azerbaijan has been hosting the Formula 1 Grand Prix. The race was not held in 2020 due to COVID-19 and was conducted without spectators in 2021. The initial contract for the event was supposed to end in 2020, but it was extended for another three years. In 2023, Azerbaijan secured the continuation of its hosting rights until at least 2026[1].

In recent days, news has been spreading in the media that another devaluation will take place in Azerbaijan in the near future. A decrease in the trade and payment surplus may soon lead to a depreciation or devaluation of the manat: “In recent months, we have seen a decrease in the country's balance of payments.

On July 16, the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) announced its intention to acquire a 51% stake in Azər Türk Bank, which was transferred to the Azerbaijan Investment Holding (AIH) for "rehabilitation" exactly two years ago.