Azerbaijan Grand Prix
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix pairs a high-speed street circuit with Baku's old city walls and Caspian Sea waterfront. The Baku City Circuit ranks among the fastest tracks in Formula 1 history, with top speeds of up to 360 km/h. The circuit features 20 turns and ranges from 13 metres at its widest to 7.6 metres where it winds through the historic UNESCO world heritage site. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is scheduled to be the 17th race of the Formula 1 season. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix has been a round of the Formula One World Championship since 2017. Since then, it has produced unpredictable races, surprise podiums and decisive championship moments.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30 | Freies Training 1 | 24 Sep 2026 | Finished |
| 13:00 | Freies Training 2 | 24 Sep 2026 | Finished |
| 09:30 | Freies Training 3 | 25 Sep 2026 | Finished |
| 13:00 | Qualifying | 25 Sep 2026 | Finished |
| 12:00 | Rennen | 26 Sep 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 26 Sep 2026, 12:00 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
- ORF 1 free to air 🇦🇹 Austria Teilt sich die Saison mit ServusTV
- RTL free to air 🇩🇪 Germany Ausgewählte Rennen und Qualifyings im Free-TV
- SRF zwei free to air 🇨🇭 Switzerland Rennen und Qualifying frei empfangbar
- ServusTV free to air 🇦🇹 Austria Große Teile der Saison frei empfangbar
- Sky Sport F1 pay TV 🇩🇪 Germany Alle Sessions live und ohne Werbeunterbrechung
- F1 TV subscription international 🇦🇹🇦🇺🇨🇦🇨🇭🇬🇧🇮🇪🇳🇿🇺🇸 Serieneigener Dienst
- RTL+ subscription 🇩🇪 Germany Streaming zu den RTL-Übertragungen
- WOW subscription 🇩🇪 Germany Streaming-Angebot von Sky, monatlich kündbar
Tickets
Qualifying and starting grid
| # | Driver | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell Pole 1:42.526 Q3 | Mercedes | 1:42.526 Q3 |
| 2 | Charles Leclerc 1:43.363 Q3 | Ferrari | 1:43.363 Q3 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri 1:43.364 Q3 | McLaren | 1:43.364 Q3 |
| 4 | Isack Hadjar 1:43.500 Q3 | Red Bull | 1:43.500 Q3 |
| 5 | Lando Norris 1:43.672 Q3 | McLaren | 1:43.672 Q3 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton 1:43.858 Q3 | Ferrari | 1:43.858 Q3 |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly 1:44.047 Q3 | Alpine F1 Team | 1:44.047 Q3 |
| 8 | Max Verstappen 1:44.081 Q3 | Red Bull | 1:44.081 Q3 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz 1:44.566 Q3 | Williams | 1:44.566 Q3 |
| 10 | Franco Colapinto 1:44.963 Q3 | Alpine F1 Team | 1:44.963 Q3 |
| 11 | Oliver Bearman 1:44.775 Q2 | Haas F1 Team | 1:44.775 Q2 |
| 12 | Liam Lawson 1:44.860 Q2 | RB F1 Team | 1:44.860 Q2 |
| 13 | Alexander Albon 1:45.001 Q2 | Williams | 1:45.001 Q2 |
| 14 | Esteban Ocon 1:45.016 Q2 | Haas F1 Team | 1:45.016 Q2 |
| 15 | Arvid Lindblad 1:45.106 Q2 | RB F1 Team | 1:45.106 Q2 |
| 16 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli 1:45.504 Q1 | Mercedes | 1:45.504 Q1 |
| 17 | Gabriel Bortoleto 1:45.799 Q1 | Audi | 1:45.799 Q1 |
| 18 | Nico Hülkenberg 1:45.920 Q1 | Audi | 1:45.920 Q1 |
| 19 | Fernando Alonso 1:46.593 Q1 | Aston Martin | 1:46.593 Q1 |
| 20 | Sergio Pérez 1:46.658 Q1 | Cadillac F1 Team | 1:46.658 Q1 |
| 21 | Lance Stroll 1:47.337 Q1 | Aston Martin | 1:47.337 Q1 |
| 22 | Valtteri Bottas 1:48.290 Q1 | Cadillac F1 Team | 1:48.290 Q1 |
Race result
| # | Driver | Team | Time | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell 1:38:02.143 | Mercedes | 1:38:02.143 | 25 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen +0.196 | Red Bull | +0.196 | 18 |
| 3 | Isack Hadjar +10.704 | Red Bull | +10.704 | 15 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc +14.136 | Ferrari | +14.136 | 12 |
| 5 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli +14.512 | Mercedes | +14.512 | 10 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton +22.382 | Ferrari | +22.382 | 8 |
| 7 | Arvid Lindblad +31.159 | RB F1 Team | +31.159 | 6 |
| 8 | Esteban Ocon +31.189 | Haas F1 Team | +31.189 | 4 |
| 9 | Oliver Bearman +31.929 | Haas F1 Team | +31.929 | 2 |
| 10 | Carlos Sainz +32.416 | Williams | +32.416 | 1 |
| 11 | Nico Hülkenberg +33.231 | Audi | +33.231 | 0 |
| 12 | Liam Lawson +34.013 | RB F1 Team | +34.013 | 0 |
| 13 | Oscar Piastri +36.401 | McLaren | +36.401 | 0 |
| 14 | Sergio Pérez +41.400 | Cadillac F1 Team | +41.400 | 0 |
| 15 | Gabriel Bortoleto +44.230 | Audi | +44.230 | 0 |
| 16 | Valtteri Bottas Retired | Cadillac F1 Team | Retired | 0 |
| 17 | Franco Colapinto Retired | Alpine F1 Team | Retired | 0 |
| 18 | Pierre Gasly Retired | Alpine F1 Team | Retired | 0 |
| 19 | Lando Norris Retired | McLaren | Retired | 0 |
| 20 | Alexander Albon Retired | Williams | Retired | 0 |
| 21 | Fernando Alonso Retired | Aston Martin | Retired | 0 |
| 22 | Lance Stroll Retired | Aston Martin | Retired | 0 |
Drivers' standings 2026
| # | Driver | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 365 | 9 |
| 2 | George Russell | Mercedes | 242 | 3 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 241 | 1 |
| 4 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 236 | 2 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 233 | 1 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 211 | 2 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 144 | 0 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | 105 | 0 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | RB F1 Team | 77 | 0 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine F1 Team | 42 | 0 |
| 11 | Arvid Lindblad | RB F1 Team | 38 | 0 |
| 12 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine F1 Team | 27 | 0 |
| 13 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | 23 | 0 |
| 14 | Nico Hülkenberg | Audi | 13 | 0 |
| 15 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 10 | 0 |
| 16 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | 7 | 0 |
| 17 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 7 | 0 |
| 18 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 7 | 0 |
| 19 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 5 | 0 |
| 20 | Yuki Tsunoda | RB F1 Team | 1 | 0 |
| 21 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac F1 Team | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Sergio Pérez | Cadillac F1 Team | 0 | 0 |
Teams' standings 2026
| # | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 607 | 12 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 474 | 2 |
| 3 | Red Bull | 355 | 2 |
| 4 | McLaren | 355 | 2 |
| 5 | RB F1 Team | 102 | 0 |
| 6 | Alpine F1 Team | 69 | 0 |
| 7 | Haas F1 Team | 30 | 0 |
| 8 | Audi | 23 | 0 |
| 9 | Williams | 12 | 0 |
| 10 | Aston Martin | 7 | 0 |
| 11 | Cadillac F1 Team | 0 | 0 |
About this race
Azerbaijan Grand Prix is round 15 of the Formula 1 2026 season, held on Thursday, 24 September 2026. It was held at Baku City Circuit.
The circuit is located in Baku, Azerbaijan and measures 6.003 kilometres, has 20 corners and opened in 2016.
The Baku City Circuit is a street circuit located in Azerbaijan's capital city of Baku, designed by track architect Hermann Tilke. The temporary racing circuit stretches 6.003 kilometers through the city center, combining the medieval old town with the modern government quarter and coastal promenade. The course features three distinctive sections: a series of 90-degree turns around the government building, a technically challenging passage through the narrow walled old city, and an impressive 2.2 kilometer straight along the Caspian Sea. With a total of 20 turns, Formula One cars on the Baku City Circuit reach top speeds of up to 320 kilometers per hour.
George Russell (Mercedes) took the win ahead of Max Verstappen. The full result is listed further up this page.
The race was shown free to air on ServusTV, ORF 1 and SRF zwei. Every broadcaster with country and access is listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does Azerbaijan Grand Prix start?
Azerbaijan Grand Prix starts on Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 12:00 central European time.
Where does Azerbaijan Grand Prix take place?
The venue is Baku City Circuit in Baku.
Where can I watch Azerbaijan Grand Prix?
In Germany RTL, Sky Sport F1, WOW, RTL+ carry the broadcast. It is free to air on RTL.
Who won Azerbaijan Grand Prix?
George Russell took the win for Mercedes.