2026 Azerbaijan GP: Start times and how to watch
Summary
Kimi Antonelli leads by 81 points as F1 heads to Baku for the Azerbaijan GP. Here are the start times, TV info and what to watch for.
F1 heads to Baku for the Azerbaijan GP with Kimi Antonelli holding an 81-point lead after winning in Madrid. Lando Norris, the polesitter last time out, wants to bounce back. Here are the start times and how to watch.
Why it matters:
Baku's street circuit is unpredictable and can reshape the title fight. McLaren needs a strong result to keep the pressure on Antonelli.
The details:
- Session times (local): FP1 Thu 12:30, FP2 Thu 16:00, FP3 Fri 12:30, Qualifying Fri 16:00, Race Sat 15:00.
- How to watch: F1 TV Pro covers every session live with onboard cameras on all 22 cars, no ad breaks and six-language commentary. Premium adds 4K UHD/HDR and multiview.
- Circuit: Baku City Circuit hosts its ninth Azerbaijan GP, mixing fast straights with tight, twisty streets. Perez and Verstappen are the only repeat winners, with two each.
- Weather: Mild and dry, though winds near the Caspian Sea can catch drivers out.
- F2: Nikola Tsolov leads into Round 12. Sprint Friday 08:15, Feature Race 1 Friday 14:15, Feature Race 2 Saturday 11:00. F3 season is done.
What's next:
Qualifying Friday sets the grid. If Norris converts pole, he cuts into Antonelli's lead; if not, the Mercedes driver leaves Baku with a bigger advantage.
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