Championship leader Nico Rosberg questioned whether its governing body has put entertainment ahead of safety by approving the layout for the inaugural Grand Prix on the street circuit of Baku. The close proximity of walls in the narrow section that threads through the heritage-listed center of the Azerbaijan capital city was designed as a feature of the circuit to contrast the cutting-edge F1 cars with buildings that date to the 12th century. Speaking Thursday, drivers described the European Grand Prix circuit variously as 'unique,' 'exciting,' and 'fun' due to its narrow confines, but Rosberg was less enthusiastic when asked about the unforgiving closeness of the walls and barriers, and...
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