Formula 1 moves to Baku this weekend for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, and here are the global start times for Saturday’s race.
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What time is the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix?
Free Practice 1 will begin the weekend on Thursday, September 24 at 12:30 local time, followed by Free Practice 2 at 16:00.
Free Practice 3 will take place at 12:30 on Friday 25 September, before qualifying at 16:00 before the Grand Prix begins at 15:00 on Saturday 26 September.
Look at the image below to find all the global start times for Saturday’s race.
How can I watch the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix?
You can enjoy coverage of each session live on F1 TV Pro (available in select countries), which brings fans closer to the action through exclusive features like on-board cameras in all 22 drivers’ cars and access to pre- and post-race shows.
F1 TV Pro can be easily streamed via Apple TV, Chromecast Generation 2 and above, Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. F1 TV Pro has no ad breaks and is available with commentary in six languages.
Fans can also watch through F1 TV Premiuma premium service that invites fans into the heart of the action with the ability to watch racing in 4K Ultra HD/HDR on up to six different devices, as well as a custom Multiview feature available on select devices with 26 different streams to choose from.
Viewers can watch every F1 Grand Prix, F1 Sprint, Qualifying and Practice sessions live in 4K Ultra HD/HDR at home, with F2, F3, F1 ACADEMY and Porsche Supercup sessions also available to watch live on the platform.
Alternatively, live timing will be available on F1.com and the F1 app in each session during the Grand Prix weekend.
Where will the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix take place?
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix will be held at the Baku City Circuit for the ninth time, while it will be the tenth Formula 1 start on that track. The first took place under the name of the European Grand Prix in 2016.
The circuit is known for its mix of wide, open sections combined with some tight, twisty areas, surrounding the old city center and medieval walls.
Several drivers have taken victory in Baku over the years, but Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen They are the only ones to have won in the challenging street venue on multiple occasions, having climbed to the top step of the podium twice.
What is the weather forecast for Baku?
As things stand, the weather looks mild and dry for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend.
The area can often experience windy conditions due to its location near the Caspian Sea, and gusts have occasionally caught drivers by surprise in the past.
When can I watch F2 during the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend?
While Formula 3 concluded its last season in Spain, that of 2026 Formula 2 The campaign advances to Baku for Round 12, with Nikola Tsolov leading the standings.
Qualifying, Practice and Qualifying 2 will take place on Thursday, September 24, before the Sprint Race begins on Friday, September 25 at 0815 local time.
Main Race 1 follows on the same day at 2:15 p.m., while Main Race 2 is scheduled for Saturday, September 26 at 11:00 a.m.