Standard Weekend · Sep 25-26

F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026 Schedule & Session Times

Full race weekend timetable for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026. All times shown in your local timezone — select a different timezone below to convert.

Next Session Countdown

Free Practice 1 starts in

176

Days

12

Hours

14

Mins

31

Secs

Session Times in Your Timezone

Session Times

Friday · Sep 25

Free Practice 1
13:30 AZT09:30
Free Practice 2
17:00 AZT13:00

Saturday · Sep 26

Qualifying
13:00 AZT09:00
Grand Prix
17:00 AZT13:00

Race times are approximate. Timezone offsets may vary due to daylight saving time.

F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026 Qualifying — Time, Format & What to Know

Qualifying: Saturday, Sep 26 at 13:00 AZT, UTC+4

F1 qualifying uses a three-part knockout format to set the grid for the Grand Prix:

  • Q1 (18 minutes) — All 20 drivers. The slowest 5 are eliminated and start P16–P20.
  • Q2 (15 minutes) — 15 remaining drivers. The slowest 5 are eliminated (P11–P15).
  • Q3 (12 minutes) — The top 10 shoot for pole position. Each driver gets two flying lap attempts.

The entire qualifying session lasts approximately one hour including breaks between segments. The Grand Prix starts Saturday, Sep 26 at 17:00 AZT, UTC+4.

Full Weekend Schedule (AZT, UTC+4)

Friday

  • Free Practice 1
  • Free Practice 2

Saturday

  • Qualifying
  • Grand Prix

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Related Guides

Azerbaijan Grand Prix HubGetting ThereFirst-Timer GuideF1 2026 Calendar