Formula 1 heads to Baku for the 15th race weekend, with the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix staged at the Baku City Circuit from September 24-26.

It is the circuit’s 10th F1 event since debuting as the European Grand Prix in 2016. Only Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen have won here more than once.

Track action starts Thursday, September 24: Free Practice 1 at 12:30 local, followed by Free Practice 2 at 16:00.

Friday features final practice at 12:30 before qualifying at 16:00. Slipstreaming and late braking typically define the decisive laps around Baku’s long straights.

The race begins Saturday, September 26, at 15:00 local. Safety Cars are common, and gusting winds can complicate braking stability into Turn 1 and the castle section.

F1 TV Pro carries every session live in selected territories, with onboard cameras on all 22 cars, plus ad‑free coverage, and dedicated pre‑ and post‑race shows in multiple languages.

Supported devices include Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. F1 TV Premium adds 4K UHD/HDR, Multiview with 26 feeds, and streaming on up to six devices.

Fans can also watch Formula 2, Formula 3, F1 Academy, and Porsche Supercup. Live timing runs throughout via the official F1 website and app.

Formula 2 Round 12 opens Thursday with practice, qualifying, and a second qualifying session. The Sprint is Friday at 08:15, with Feature Race 1 at 14:15.

Feature Race 2 is set for Saturday at 11:00. Championship leader Nikola Tsolov arrives with momentum, intensifying the title battle on Baku’s punishing layout.

Set‑up trade‑offs hinge on a low‑drag approach in Baku, yet teams must maintain braking stability for the tight middle sector and maximize deployment over the 2.2‑kilometre main straight.

Expect varied wing levels and cooling packages. Tyre management over long safety‑car‑interrupted stints often decides outcomes, while DRS positioning influences overtakes on the Turn 1 and Turn 3 entries.

Season narratives remain relevant, including Lando Norris shaping his 2026 campaign and Fernando Alonso’s trust in Honda, both framing the competitive picture.

Forecasts indicate mild, dry conditions. However, Baku’s coastal winds can swing balance, affecting braking points, DRS usage, and top‑speed deltas along the pit straight and the Old City walls.

Precision, strategy, and opportunism usually decide Baku. With comprehensive coverage options, fans can track every development across F1 and F2 as the season pressure intensifies.

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Daniel Miller

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