Formula 1 rolls into Baku this weekend for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, marking the 15th Grand Prix weekend of the 2026 season. Kimi Antonelli arrives at the Baku City Circuit holding an 81-point advantage at the top of the drivers' standings, courtesy of his victory at the previous round in Madrid. That race also saw polesitter Lando Norris miss out on a potential win, leaving the McLaren driver looking to bounce back against Antonelli's commanding run of form.
The action at the track gets underway on Thursday, September 24, with Free Practice 1 starting at 1230 local time, followed by Free Practice 2 at 1600. Free Practice 3 takes place on Friday, September 25 at 1230, leading straight into Qualifying at 1600. The grand prix itself is scheduled for Saturday, September 26 at 1500 local time.
Fans wanting to watch the weekend live can use F1 TV Pro in selected countries, offering onboard cameras on all 22 of the drivers' cars alongside Pre-Race and Post-Race Shows without ad breaks. Those opting for F1 TV Premium can stream sessions in 4K Ultra HD/HDR on up to six devices, utilizing a personalised Multiview feature with 26 different feeds. Alternatively, live timing remains available across every session on F1.com and the F1 app.
This marks the ninth time the Azerbaijan Grand Prix is held at the Baku City Circuit, and the track's 10th Formula 1 outing overall since its debut as the European Grand Prix in 2016. The venue features a notorious layout combining wide, open sections with tight, twisty areas looping around the medieval city walls. Only Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen have claimed multiple victories at this challenging street venue, each standing on the top step of the podium twice. Weather forecasts point to a mild and dry weekend, though its proximity to the Caspian Sea often brings windy conditions that can catch drivers out.
Meanwhile, the 2026 Formula 2 campaign arrives in Baku for Round 12 with Nikola Tsolov leading the standings, while Formula 3 wrapped up its season last time out in Spain. The F2 schedule kicks off with Practice, Qualifying, and Qualifying 2 on Thursday, September 24. The Sprint Race takes place on Friday, September 25 at 0815 local time, followed by Feature Race 1 at 1415, and Feature Race 2 concludes the junior category action on Saturday, September 26 at 1100.
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