Round 15 · 24 – 26 SEP

Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Race Weekend

Track Time Your Time
Asia/Baku
  • FP1 Thu, Sep 24 · 12:30: Thu, Sep 24 · 13:30
  • FP2 Thu, Sep 24 · 16:00: Thu, Sep 24 · 17:00
  • FP3 Fri, Sep 25 · 12:30: Fri, Sep 25 · 13:30
  • Qualifying Fri, Sep 25 · 16:00: Fri, Sep 25 · 17:00
  • Race Sat, Sep 26 · 15:00: Sat, Sep 26 · 17:00

Race Recap

George Russell converted pole into victory at the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, leading from the front and also setting the fastest lap of the race at 1:44.916 to complete a dominant weekend for Mercedes. Max Verstappen crossed the line in second to keep Red Bull in the fight for constructors’ points, while Isack Hadjar took a fine third place to complete an all-Red Bull second row on the road. The retirements added some drama: Valtteri Bottas ended his afternoon in the barriers after 49 laps and both Alpine drivers Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly were out before the race reached its halfway point.

Qualifying

PosDriverTeamQ1Q2Q3
1George RussellMercedes1:43.6151:43.4621:42.526
2Charles LeclercFerrari1:44.3601:43.7801:43.363
3Oscar PiastriMcLaren1:45.0141:43.8141:43.364
4Isack HadjarRed Bull1:44.1611:43.8801:43.500
5Lando NorrisMcLaren1:44.5711:44.0201:43.672
6Lewis HamiltonFerrari1:44.2601:44.0371:43.858
7Pierre GaslyAlpine F1 Team1:44.4891:44.1061:44.047
8Max VerstappenRed Bull1:44.0411:43.7061:44.081
9Carlos SainzWilliams1:45.1041:44.6291:44.566
10Franco ColapintoAlpine F1 Team1:45.1061:44.6831:44.963
11Oliver BearmanHaas F1 Team1:45.2281:44.775—
12Liam LawsonRB F1 Team1:45.5351:44.860—
13Alexander AlbonWilliams1:45.0311:45.001—
14Esteban OconHaas F1 Team1:45.0391:45.016—
15Arvid LindbladRB F1 Team1:45.3811:45.106—
16Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes1:45.504——
17Gabriel BortoletoAudi1:45.799——
18Nico HülkenbergAudi1:45.920——
19Fernando AlonsoAston Martin1:46.593——
20Sergio PérezCadillac F1 Team1:46.658——
21Lance StrollAston Martin1:47.337——
22Valtteri BottasCadillac F1 Team1:48.290——

Grand Prix (Race)

PosDriverTeamTime / RetiredGapPts
1George Russell FLMercedes1:38:02.143—25
2Max VerstappenRed Bull+0.196+0.19618
3Isack HadjarRed Bull+10.704+10.70415
4Charles LeclercFerrari+14.136+14.13612
5Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes+14.512+14.51210
6Lewis HamiltonFerrari+22.382+22.3828
7Arvid LindbladRB F1 Team+31.159+31.1596
8Esteban OconHaas F1 Team+31.189+31.1894
9Oliver BearmanHaas F1 Team+31.929+31.9292
10Carlos SainzWilliams+32.416+32.4161
11Nico HülkenbergAudi+33.231+33.231—
12Liam LawsonRB F1 Team+34.013+34.013—
13Oscar PiastriMcLaren+36.401+36.401—
14Sergio PérezCadillac F1 Team+41.400+41.400—
15Gabriel BortoletoAudi+44.230+44.230—
16Valtteri BottasCadillac F1 TeamRetired——
17Franco ColapintoAlpine F1 TeamRetired——
18Pierre GaslyAlpine F1 TeamRetired——
19Lando NorrisMcLarenRetired——
20Alexander AlbonWilliamsRetired——
21Fernando AlonsoAston MartinRetired——
22Lance StrollAston MartinRetired——

About the Circuit

The Baku City Circuit runs 6.003 km through the streets of Azerbaijan’s capital and packs 20 corners into a layout that swings between two very different demands. The long flat-out blast along the seafront boulevard is one of the longest straights in the championship, which means slipstream battles and late-braking lunges are a constant feature. Then the circuit tightens into the old city section, where the walls are close and the margins are tiny.

Baku has a reputation for producing chaotic races. The combination of high top speeds, a narrow castle section and unpredictable safety car timing means the order can flip completely in the final laps. It’s a circuit that rewards bravery but punishes any lapse in concentration and it rarely delivers a dull afternoon.

Read the full Baku City Circuit: Azerbaijan Grand Prix guide →

Recent Azerbaijan Grand Prix Winners

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026?

The race takes place on 26 September 2026 at 15:00 local time. Practice sessions run on 24 September and qualifying is on 25 September.

Where is the Azerbaijan Grand Prix held?

It’s held on the Baku City Circuit, a street circuit that runs through the centre of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The track uses both the wide seafront boulevard and the narrow streets of the old city.

How long is the Baku City Circuit: Azerbaijan Grand Prix?

Each lap is 6.003 km long. The circuit has 20 corners in total.

What is the lap record at Baku?

The current lap record is 1:43.009, set in 2024.

Who won the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix?

George Russell won for Mercedes, starting from pole position. He also set the fastest lap of the race.

Who stood on the podium at the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix?

George Russell (Mercedes) finished first, Max Verstappen (Red Bull) second and Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) third.

Who has won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in recent years?

George Russell won in 2026, Max Verstappen in 2025 and 2022, Oscar Piastri in 2024 and Sergio Pérez in 2023.

Were there any notable retirements in the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix?

Yes. Valtteri Bottas retired after 49 laps while driving for Cadillac F1 Team. Both Alpine drivers Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly also retired, on laps 36 and 35 respectively.

Race Review

Russell takes victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026, with Verstappen second and Hadjar third. Full race review, championship implications and what's next.

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Telemetry highlights

Full telemetry →
Pole
George RUSSELL
1:42.526
Fastest race lap
George RUSSELL
1:44.916 · L49
Fastest pit
Valtteri BOTTAS
15.00s
Race
51 laps
2 SC
Conditions
43.4°C track
26.3°C air · dry
Top 5 fastest race laps
Ranked by single-lap speed, not race finish position.
RankDriverTeamTyreTimeGap
1George RUSSELLMercedes S1:44.916:
2Max VERSTAPPENRed Bull Racing S1:44.993+0.077
3Kimi ANTONELLIMercedes S1:45.413+0.497
4Isack HADJARRed Bull Racing M1:45.618+0.702
5Charles LECLERCFerrari M1:45.784+0.868
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