Race weekend · Updated 23 August 2026
What time does the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix start?
The Baku race starts at 15:00 local time on Saturday 26 September 2026 — 11:00 UTC.
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Saturday race start
The published formation-lap time is 15:00 Azerbaijan Time (UTC+4) on Saturday 26 September, equivalent to 11:00 UTC. The 2026 event finishes on Saturday rather than Sunday.
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Arrival target
A city circuit brings security checks, long fenced walking routes and station crowds. Reach the correct gate well before the pre-race programme rather than treating 15:00 as an arrival time.
- Download the ticket before leaving the hotel
- Check the current gate against the official map
- Leave time for metro and pedestrian restrictions
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Convert outside Azerbaijan
The site calendar can convert the session automatically to a viewer's device zone. Broadcaster coverage normally begins before the formation lap, so verify the local channel listing separately.