Formula 1 prepares for Azerbaijan GP with early practice sessions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 4:33 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The 2026 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix opens with two practice sessions on Thursday, September 24. Free practice 1 starts at 12:30 PM local time, followed by free practice 2 at 4:00 PM. Teams will compete under mild weather conditions with temperatures expected between 22C and 25C. This marks the 10th anniversary of F1's first race in Baku, which originally debuted as the European Grand Prix in 2016.
- •Free practice 1 starts at 12:30 PM AZT on September 24.
- •Free practice 2 follows at 4:00 PM AZT.
- •Weather is expected to be mild and mostly sunny.
- •The Azerbaijan GP celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
- •This event will impact the ongoing championship race.
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — F1 Azerbaijan GP: Thursday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
"What time free practice 1 and free practice 2 start at the 2026 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, plus the full Baku schedule, weather forecast and how to watch live
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