OPEN IT UP. THEN THREAD THE NEEDLE.
BAKUBaku City Circuit
One moment there is room to race. The next, the old city walls are right there. Baku makes compromise part of the set-up.
THE RACE WEEKENDThe lap, in numbers.
RACE LAP RECORD
1:43.009QUALIFYING BENCHMARK
1:40.203EUROPEAN FIRST
2016Baku’s first championship race was the 2016 European Grand Prix; the Azerbaijan name followed in 2017.
Race lap records and qualifying laps are different measures. Facts checked 2026-11-04. Official F1 circuit facts. Qualifying benchmark source · Opening dates refer to the venue’s origins; layouts may have changed.
Where the lap is won. And lost.
TURN 1
Use the run.
The long shoreline straight gives the drivers room to line up attacks before the first braking zone.
THE OLD CITY
Mind the width.
The narrow section beside the medieval walls changes the mood completely. Accuracy takes over from outright speed.
BACK TO THE SHORE
Keep the compromise.
The car needs enough support for the tight streets without giving too much away on the long straight.
Baku, on your clock.
24 September – 26 September 2026
ROUND 15| Session | Track date | Track time | Your time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | Thu 24 Sep | 12:30 | — |
| Practice 2 | Thu 24 Sep | 16:00 | — |
| Practice 3 | Fri 25 Sep | 12:30 | — |
| Qualifying | Fri 25 Sep | 16:00 | — |
| Race | Sat 26 Sep | 15:00 | — |
Saved schedule from Jolpica, checked 2026-11-04. Times may change. Track time zone: Asia/Baku · Your time zone: your device’s time zone. Your date is shown when it differs from the track date.
Less guesswork. More racing.
GETTING IN
Start with your gate.
Check the gate and transport instructions attached to your ticket before setting off. The nearest entrance on a map may not be the entrance for your grandstand.
Allow time for the walk and security checks. Confirm current access, permitted items and accessibility arrangements with the organiser.
EVENT & ACCESS INFORMATIONCHOOSING A VIEW
Different seats. Different race.
Absheron overlooks the Turn 1 braking. Icheri Sheher gives a closer view of the narrow city-gate section.
Check the current seating plan and the view from your exact block. Ticket categories and sightlines can change between events.
F1’S CIRCUIT & VIEWING GUIDEWhat should I check before travelling?
Your ticket gate, current transport arrangements, entry rules and weather forecast. Confirm accessibility and permitted items with the organiser.
Is the lap record the fastest lap ever driven here?
No. A race lap record is set during a Grand Prix. Qualifying laps happen under different conditions and are a separate benchmark.
