On September 15, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, received President and Chief Executive Officer of Formula 1 Stefano Domenicali, Formula 1 consultant Flavio Briatore, and British supermodel Naomi Campbell.
Expressing his satisfaction with Azerbaijan's playing host to another Formula 1 race, President Ilham Aliyev noted that the role of these races in promoting Azerbaijan worldwide is increaing year every year.
The head of state expressed his gratitude to Stefano Domenicali and Flavio Briatore for their support in organzation of Formula 1 in Azerbaijan.