F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix schedule and times as race moved forward

F1 has an early start this week as the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix shuffles forward to avoid a major clash in Baku.

By Graham Shaw · GPFans

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 12:45 PM

Key Things to Know

The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix takes place on Saturday, September 26, instead of Sunday.
The entire weekend schedule moved forward by 24 hours to avoid clashing with Azerbaijan Remembrance Day.
Track action in Baku begins on Thursday instead of Friday.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix schedule has moved forward by 24 hours to avoid clashing with Azerbaijan Remembrance Day on September 27. The race weekend will begin on Thursday, with the main 51-lap Grand Prix taking place on Saturday, September 26, through the streets of Baku.

Heading into the Baku event with nine races left in the 2026 season, Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli holds an 81-point championship lead over his teammate George Russell.

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F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix schedule and times as race moved forward

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