The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku features a rare Saturday race on September 26, with Practice 3 and qualifying on Friday. Indian fans can watch all sessions live on FanCode. Kimi Antonelli leads the championship by 81 points over George Russell, who topped Thursday practice, while Max Verstappen and Lando Norris also eye crucial results on the unforgiving street circuit.
Formula 1 heads into another street fight, this time with Baku's long straights and tight corners providing the backdrop. The F1 Azerbaijan GP 2026 live streaming details are worth bookmarking because the biggest session of the weekend arrives a day earlier than usual, with the race set for Saturday, September 26. George Russell has started strongly, Kimi Antonelli remains the man to beat in the championship standings, and the rest of the grid will be looking for opportunities around a circuit where mistakes can quickly become costly. Here is the full India schedule and where to watch every key session.
For viewers in India, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix will be available to watch live on FanCode, which is streaming the Formula 1 sessions throughout the Baku weekend. F1 TV is also offered in select international markets.
The Baku weekend has an unusual Friday-to-Saturday format, with the main race taking place on Saturday instead of the usual Sunday.
September 25, 2:00 pm IST: Practice 3
September 25, 5:30 pm IST: Qualifying
September 26, 4:30 pm IST: Azerbaijan Grand Prix
The race is scheduled for 51 laps around the 6.003-kilometre Baku City Circuit.
Kimi Antonelli comes into Baku with an 81-point lead over George Russell, but the attention will not be limited to the Mercedes pair. Russell has already looked quick in practice, while Lando Norris will be eager to respond after his costly Madrid pit-stop. Max Verstappen also knows how to win here, having taken the Azerbaijan GP in 2022 and 2025. With the Baku City Circuit leaving little margin for error, Saturday's race could have plenty of twists.
George Russell set the pace in both Thursday practice sessions. He clocked 1:45.387 in FP1 before going even quicker with a 1:43.347 in FP2. Kimi Antonelli was second in FP2, ahead of Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. Antonelli also arrives in Azerbaijan with 292 points, 81 clear of Mercedes team-mate Russell on 211. Lewis Hamilton is third on 191.
2016: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
2017: Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
2018: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2019: Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
2021: Sergio Pérez (Red Bull)
2022: Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2023: Sergio Pérez (Red Bull)
2024: Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
2025: Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
| Date | Session | IST Timing | Where To Watch | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25 | Practice 3 | 2:00 PM | FanCode | Baku City Circuit |
| September 25 | Qualifying | 5:30 PM | FanCode | Baku City Circuit |
| September 26 | Azerbaijan Grand Prix | 4:30 PM | FanCode | 51 laps, 6.003 km |
When is the F1 Azerbaijan GP 2026?
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix will take place on Saturday, September 26, at 4:30 pm IST.
Where can I watch the F1 Azerbaijan GP 2026 in India?
Fans in India can watch the race live on FanCode.
When is qualifying for the F1 Azerbaijan GP 2026?
Qualifying is scheduled for September 25 at 5:30 pm IST.
When is Practice 3 in Baku?
Practice 3 will take place on September 25 at 2:00 pm IST.
Why is the Azerbaijan GP on Saturday?
The 2026 Baku weekend follows a Friday-to-Saturday format, with the Grand Prix scheduled for Saturday instead of the usual Sunday.
Who leads the F1 championship before the Azerbaijan GP?
Kimi Antonelli heads into Baku with an 81-point advantage over Mercedes team-mate George Russell.