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As Formula 1 heads into the final stretch of the season, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix is set to bring some must-watch action to the nation's capital.
Baku is celebrating its tenth year as a host city on the F1 calendar, but the Baku City Circuit still remains quite a challenge for drivers. The track is one of the few street circuits on the schedule, and its picturesque castle section provides a breathtaking backdrop for all the action.
Unsurprisingly, Kimi Antonelli still leads the Drivers' Championship standings with 292 points. His teammate George Russell trails by 81 points, and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton is currently sitting in third with 191. Mercedes is leading the Constructors' race far and away with 503 points.
Who will conquer the Baku City Circuit?
Here's how to watch the Azerbaijan Grand Prix for free, including streaming options and start time for the Formula 1 race.
How to watch F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026 without cable
In the United States, Apple TV has the exclusive rights to F1 for the 2026 season.
New subscribers to Apple TV can sign up for a 7-day FREE trial. If you've bought an eligible Apple device recently, you can also get up to three months of the streaming service totally free. After that, the subscription will cost $14.99/month.
For the 2026 season, Apple TV will host all Free Practice, Qualifying, Sprint sessions, and Grands Prix with select races and all Free Practice sessions throughout the season available to watch for free in the Apple TV app.
F1 TV Premium, F1’s own premier content offering, will continue to be available in the US via an Apple TV subscription only and will be free for those who subscribe.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026 start time
The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix will take place at the Baku City Circuit in Baku on Saturday, September 26 and will begin at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that start time translates across North America:
| Date | Start time | |
| Eastern Time | Saturday, Sept. 26 | 7 am |
| Central Time | Saturday, Sept. 26 | 6 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Saturday, Sept. 26 | 5 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Saturday, Sept. 26 | 4 a.m. |
Formula 1 2026 calendar and schedule 2026
| March 6-8 | Australia | Melbourne |
| March 13-15 | China | Shanghai (Sprint) |
| March 27-29 | Japan | Suzuka |
| May 1-3 | USA | Miami (Sprint) |
| May 22-24 | Canada | Montreal (Sprint) |
| June 5-7 | Monaco | Monaco |
| June 12-14 | Spain | Barcelona-Catalunya |
| June 26-28 | Austria | Spielberg |
| July 3-5 | Great Britain | Silverstone (Sprint) |
| July 17-19 | Belgium | Spa-Francorchamps |
| July 24-26 | Hungary | Budapest |
| August 21-23 | Netherlands | Zandvoort (Sprint) |
| September 4-6 | Italy | Monza |
| September 11-13 | Spain | Madrid* |
| September 24-26 | Azerbaijan | Baku |
| October 2-4 | Malaysia (Bahrain) | Sepang |
| October 9-11 | Singapore | Singapore (Sprint) |
| October 23-25 | USA | Austin |
| October 30 - November 1 | Mexico | Mexico City |
| November 6-8 | Brazil | Sao Paulo |
| November 19-21 | USA | Las Vegas |
| November 27-29 | Qatar | Lusail |
| December 4-6 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina |

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