Race Weekend
Weekend Starts
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Race Day
Saturday, 26 September 2026
Race Time
11:00:00 (UK)
Sprint
No
Days Until Race
193 days
About
Circuit Information
Baku City Circuit
Circuit Type
Street
Circuit Length
6.003 km
Number of Turns
20 turns
Grandstands
Absheron (Main Straight), Icheri Sheher (Old City), Azneft (Turn 16), and Sahil.Ticket Prices
Below are the lead-in prices for both General Admission and Grandstands for 1-day (Sunday) and 3-day (Weekend) passes for the 2026 season in GBP (£).
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| General Admission - Sunday | £90.00 |
| General Admission - 3 Day | £110.00 |
| Grandstand Admission - Sunday | £180.00 |
| Grandstand Admission - 3 Day | £215.00 |
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Sunday-only tickets are often 70-80% of the cost of the full 3-day weekend. Prices correct as of 5th February 2026.
Location
Location fact
The circuit passes the Maiden Tower, a historic monument so ancient that its original purpose is still debated by historians.Address
Baku, Azerbaijan
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Travel Information
Airlines: Fly into Heydar Aliyev International (GYD).
Trains: Baku Railway Station (28 May Station) is the central hub, though it is used more for regional travel than track access.
Roads: Neftchilar Avenue is the track’s main straight; expect heavy city center closures.
Local Transport: The Baku Metro is efficient and cheap (use a BakiKART). Most grandstands are within walking distance of the 28 May or Icheri Sheher stations.
Fan Culture, Viewing & Weather
Fan Culture: Known for high-energy concerts (past acts include Rihanna and Sam Smith). The vibe is "Monaco-meets-modern-Metropolis."
Best Viewing: The Icheri Sheher Grandstand (Old City) offers the most unique view in all of F1, watching cars skim the stone castle walls.
Weather: Late September is pleasant, around 20-24°C, but the coastal winds ("Khazri") can be very strong.
Historical Results
Previous winners and podium finishers at this circuit (since 2017)
| Season | Winner | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Max Verstappen | George Russell | Carlos Sainz |
| 2024 | Oscar Piastri | Charles Leclerc | George Russell |
| 2023 | Sergio Perez | Max Verstappen | Charles Leclerc |
| 2022 | Max Verstappen | Sergio Perez | George Russell |
| 2021 | Sergio Perez | Sebastian Vettel | Pierre Gasly |
| 2019 | Valtteri Bottas | Lewis Hamilton | Sebastian Vettel |
| 2018 | Lewis Hamilton | Kimi Raikkonen | Sergio Perez |
| 2017 | Daniel Ricciardo | Valtteri Bottas | Lance Stroll |
Showing last 8 seasons
UK TV Times
| Session | Date | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | Thu 24 Sep | 09:00 | 09:30 |
| Practice 2 | Thu 24 Sep | 12:45 | 13:00 |
| Practice 3 | Fri 25 Sep | 09:15 | 09:30 |
| Qualifying | Fri 25 Sep | 12:00 | 13:00 |
| Grand Prix | Sat 26 Sep | 10:30 | 12:00 |
All times UK (GMT/BST). Sky Sports F1 is available via Sky, NOW TV, and Virgin Media.
Full 2026 TV ScheduleQuick Facts
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Country:
Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 -
Nearest City:
Baku -
Track Type:
Street Circuit -
Round:
17 of 24