What time is lights out? Azerbaijan GP Edition
Discover the start times for each session at the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - don't forget: we're racing on Saturday
Published
19 SEP 2026
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Round 15 takes Formula 1 to Baku for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as the championship departs Europe and begins the next phase of its global tour.
Famous for the mixture F1’s tightest corners and the sport’s longest straight, the Baku City Circuit offers a unique challenge for both drivers and teams.
The biggest call out heading into this race week is that everything is a day earlier, with race day taking place on Saturday.
As we move away from the European leg of the season, fans will notice a shift in session timings. For viewers in the UK and across Europe, the weekend brings earlier starts, with the race taking place around midday in the UK. Fans on the US East Coast can tune in from the early morning, while those in the Asia-Pacific region can expect afternoon and evening action.
Wherever you’re watching, we’ll have you covered with everything you need to follow the action on the Williams app.
2026 Event Times – Azerbaijan Grand Prix
(All converted to your local timezone from Central European Summer Time)
Session Schedule
Time displayed in your local timezone
Free Practice 1
THURSDAY, 08:30, 24 SEP 2026
Free Practice 2
THURSDAY, 12:00, 24 SEP 2026
Free Practice 3
FRIDAY, 08:30, 25 SEP 2026
Qualifying
FRIDAY, 12:00, 25 SEP 2026
Race
SATURDAY, 11:00, 26 SEP 2026
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