Get ready for the Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix with our Race Ready guide, covering everything from the F1 schedule to travelling and accommodation

Welcome to the Race Ready for the Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix, taking place in Baku, from 19-21 September 2025.

We’re here to ensure you have all the information available at your fingertips to enable you to get the most out of your live motorsport experience. Sales for the 2025 race have now closed – sign up for ticket alerts for the 2026 race via the Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix event page.

Azerbaijan F1 weekend schedule

One of the most exciting city tracks on the Formula 1 calendar, Baku offers an affordable and unpredictable contest.

The full schedule of the 2025 Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix can be found below, including session times in both local time and UK time.

FRIDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

LOCAL TIME (GMT+4)UK TIME (GMT+1)SERIESSESSION
10:0007:00FORMULA 2PRACTICE SESSION
12:3009:30FORMULA 1FIRST PRACTICE SESSION
14:0011:00FORMULA 2QUALIFYING SESSION
16:0013:00FORMULA 1SECOND PRACTICE SESSION

SATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

LOCAL TIME (GMT+4)UK TIME (GMT+1)SERIESSESSION
12:3009:30FORMULA 1THIRD PRACTICE SESSION
14:1511:15FORMULA 2SPRINT RACE
16:0013:00FORMULA 1QUALIFYING SESSION

SUNDAY 21 SEPTEMBER

LOCAL TIME (GMT+4)UK TIME (GMT+1)SERIESSESSION
11:0008:00FORMULA 2FEATURE RACE
15:0012:00FORMULA 1AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX

Baku City Circuit Map

Use our handy track map to plan your trip as best you can. You can download the image or take a screenshot to have it to hand during the Grand Prix weekend.

Baku circuit Map

Baku City Circuit Track Stats

BAKU CITY CIRCUITTRACK STATS
FIRST GRAND PRIX2016
LAP LENGTH6.003 km
LAP RECORD1:43.009 Charles Leclerc (2019)
LAPS51
RACE DISTANCE 309.049 km
TURNS20

Where is the Baku City Circuit?

The Baku City Circuit is located in the centre of the Azerbaijani capital. This makes it easier for international Formula 1 fans to travel and find accommodation. The Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix is also one of the cheapest F1 races on the calendar, and with good weather all but guaranteed, it is unsurprising that the Baku F1 outing has become so popular with fans.

Baku City Circuit on the map
Image: Google Maps

Important Information

Emergencies

112 is the general emergency number

Good to Know

The local currency is the Azerbaijani Manat. The exchange rate is around 1 GBP to 2.30 AZN. All goods and services are paid in the local currency.

The official language is Azerbaijani.

ℹ️ Prohibited Items at the Baku City Circuit.

Customer Service

If you require assistance during the race weekend, feel free to contact our customer service team through the Motorsport Tickets Help Centre.

FAQs

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