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F1 races in Azerbaijan amid Middle East tensions and ongoing conflicts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 11:40 AM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

F1 races in Azerbaijan amid Middle East tensions and ongoing conflicts
Summary

Formula 1 is staging a race at the Baku City Circuit in Azerbaijan on Saturday, September 23, 2026. The event occurs as regional security concerns persist due to the ongoing Iran war, which has disrupted other Middle East races. Azerbaijan's proximity to Iran—approximately 105 miles—adds complexity to the race backdrop. The choice of a Saturday race reflects Azerbaijan's Remembrance Day holiday, marking ten years since the country's first F1 race. F1 continues to evaluate its schedule, with plans for upcoming races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi if conditions allow.

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  • •Race scheduled for September 23, 2026, in Baku, Azerbaijan
  • •Proximity to Iran raises security concerns for F1
  • •Azerbaijan relies on vital airspace for transportation
  • •Race adjusted to Saturday due to national holiday
  • •F1 plans to proceed with races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi if possible
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  • 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — Why Formula 1 is racing in Azerbaijan, which borders Iran, amid uncertainty over Middle East races
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One consequence of the Iran war has been major turmoil to the international sports calendar and Formula 1 is no different. The Baku City Circuit hosting Saturday's race is around 105 miles (170 kilometers) from the nearest point on Azerbaijan's southern border with Iran.

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