Azerbaijan Grand Prix moves to Saturday for schedule change
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 6:54 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is taking place on Saturday, September 23, 2026, due to a shift in the race weekend schedule. Formula 1 has moved the entire Baku race weekend forward by one day. The adjustment aims to accommodate various logistical considerations surrounding the event. Fans and teams will now prepare for the Saturday race instead of the traditional Sunday fixture.
- •Azerbaijan Grand Prix scheduled for Saturday, September 23, 2026.
- •Race weekend adjusted forward by one day.
- •Change involves logistical considerations for the event.
- •Teams and fans are adapting to the new schedule.
- 7:39 AMESPN F1 — Why is the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on a Saturday, not a Sunday? Baku schedule shift explained
"Why is the Azerbaijan Grand Prix taking place on a Saturday? Here's why F1 has moved the entire Baku race weekend forward by a day.
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