"If we are racing here, it is because everything was good to them, and therefore is good for us," Alonso added.
"We are promoting the sport around the world," Alonso said. "We are also promoting the values of the sport around the world and that will be always welcoming in any country."
The 2016 Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe will be held in Baku June 17-19. Eleven teams will take part in the racing: Mercedes AMG Petronas, Scuderia Ferrari, Williams Martini Racing, Red Bull Racing, Sahara Force India, Haas F1 Team, McLaren Honda, Toro Rosso, Sauber F1 Team, Renault Sport F1 and Manor Racing.
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