Azerbaijan Grand Prix set for 24-26 September in Baku
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 9:37 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix, part of the 2026 Formula 1 season, will take place in Baku from 24-26 September. This year's race is notable for being held on a Saturday, a first since the event's introduction in 2017, due to a scheduling change influenced by Azerbaijan government stakeholders. Last race saw Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli increase his championship lead following victory in the Spanish Grand Prix. The weekend will feature practice sessions starting Thursday and concluding with the main race on Saturday at 12:00 BST. Weather forecasts indicate sunny conditions and mild temperatures throughout the event.
- •Azerbaijan GP scheduled for 24-26 September in Baku.
- •First Saturday race since the event's inception in 2017.
- •Kimi Antonelli leads the championship by 81 points after last race.
- •Practice sessions begin 24 September, race starts Saturday at 12:00 BST.
- •Expect sunny weather with temperatures around 25C during the race.
- 9:37 AMYahoo Sports — How to follow Azerbaijan Grand Prix on the BBC
- 9:37 AMBBC Sport — How to follow Azerbaijan Grand Prix on the BBC
"All the key BBC coverage details for the Spanish Grand Prix, which takes place from 24-26 September.
"All the key BBC coverage details for the Spanish Grand Prix, which takes place from 24-26 September.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 9:37 AMHow to follow Azerbaijan Grand Prix on the BBC
All the key BBC coverage details for the Spanish Grand Prix, which takes place from 24-26 September.
- BBC SportSep 21, 2026, 9:37 AMHow to follow Azerbaijan Grand Prix on the BBC
All the key BBC coverage details for the Spanish Grand Prix, which takes place from 24-26 September.
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