This weekend, the 2026 Formula 1 season features a unique Saturday race.
The ninth Azerbaijan Grand Prix is taking place today, September 26, and it’s an early start for viewers in the U.S. due to time zone differences.
Traditionally, F1 events happen on Sundays, but this Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit was rescheduled a day earlier in honor of Azerbaijan’s Remembrance Day, which falls on September 27.
Watch F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026 for free
- When: September 26, 7 a.m. ET
- Where: Baku City Circuit (Baku, Azerbaijan)
- How to watch for free: Apple TV (seven-day free trial)
- TV Channel: Streaming exclusive
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix covers a distance of 190.170 miles over 51 laps, with a street circuit measuring 3.730 miles featuring 20 turns.
George Russell from Mercedes will take the pole position, clocking a qualifying time that was 0.837 seconds quicker than Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.
If you’re curious about how to catch this Formula 1 race, here’s what you need to know.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026 start time:
The race is set to begin today, September 26, at 7 a.m. ET.
How to watch the Azerbaijan Grand Prix for free:
All Formula 1 events, including today’s Azerbaijan GP, stream exclusively on Apple TV in the United States. Subscribers can enjoy the entire F1 season along with additional features like “Race in 30” at no extra charge.
Apple TV offers a seven-day free trial for new members, with a single ad-free streaming plan available at $14.99 per month.
You can also access Apple TV through Prime Video for the same subscription price and enjoy their complete Formula 1 coverage.
2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix starting grid
- George Russell (Mercedes)
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- Isack Hadjar (Red Bull Racing)
- Lando Norris (McLaren)
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
- Franco Colapinto (Alpine)
- Oliver Bearman (Haas)
- Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)
- Alex Albon (Williams)
- Esteban Ocon (Haas)
- Carlos Sainz Jr. (Williams)
- Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls)
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
- Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi)
- Nico Hulkenberg (Audi)
- Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac)
- Sergio Perez (Cadillac)
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
