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...
This weekend in the paddock
All newsRed Bull prioritises Hadjar recovery ahead of potential Baku return
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies confirmed on September 17 that Isack Hadjar's wrist injury re...
17 Sept
Lawson awaits Red Bull assignment clarity before Baku
Liam Lawson may not learn until days before the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix whether he starts for Red...
17 Sept
Antonelli enters Baku with title lead but Wolff urges caution
Kimi Antonelli heads to the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix holding an 81-point Drivers' Championship adv...
16 Sept
Williams readies major B-spec package for Baku
Williams plans a major B-spec upgrade package for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Team principal Jam...
15 Sept
Azerbaijan GP shifted to Saturday with F2 supersized weekend
The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix moves to Saturday September 26 to avoid Remembrance Day. Formula 2 ex...
14 Sept