Race weekend · 2026
Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Session schedule (UTC)
- Free Practice 1Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:30:00 UTC
- Free Practice 2Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 UTC
- Free Practice 3Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:30:00 UTC
- QualifyingFri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 UTC
- RaceSat, 26 Sep 2026 11:00:00 UTC
Strategy & analysis
Baku City Circuit circuit guide
Layout, lap record, corners, pit lane characteristics.
How the safety car changes F1 strategy
A safety car or virtual safety car slows the whole field, which slashes the time a pit stop costs because rivals are als...
Slipstream (tow) in F1
A slipstream, or tow, is the pocket of lower-pressure air directly behind a car punching through the atmosphere. A follo...
DRS (Drag Reduction System)
DRS is a driver-controlled flap in the rear wing that opens to reduce drag on designated straights. It is available to a...
What is the undercut in F1?
The undercut is a strategy where a driver pits before the car ahead, gains time on fresh tyres while the rival is still...
F1 tyre compounds explained
Formula 1 uses six dry-weather tyre compounds (C0, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5) plus an Intermediate and a Wet tyre, all supplied...