Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026

Watch the Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026 in London on Saturday 26 September 2026, with the race at the Baku City Circuit getting underway at 12:00pm UK time — a rare Saturday race start that makes this one of the most unusual and accessible viewing occasions of the Formula 1 calendar. The Baku street circuit is one of the most unpredictable venues in the sport, combining a long flat-out blast down the longest straight in Formula 1 at over two kilometres with an incredibly narrow castle section and a series of 90-degree corners that regularly catch out even experienced drivers. Safety cars, retirements and dramatic late-race moments have defined recent editions of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, and the race has delivered some of the most memorable finishes of the modern era, making it essential viewing from a London sports bar or F1 venue. A 12:00pm Saturday start is unusual and worth noting in the diary — it means a midday kick-off rather than the standard Sunday afternoon schedule, with the race typically done by 2:00pm and leaving the rest of the weekend free. Coverage is live on Sky Sports F1 in the UK, with Channel 4 free-to-air coverage also available. Given the Saturday timing, some dedicated F1 venues in London may have specific screening arrangements, so it is worth checking ahead and booking a table if you want to watch the Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026 with a guaranteed good view of the action.