Baku F1 Tickets

History of the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix has been part of the Formula One World Championship calendar since 2017. In 2016, a Formula One race was held on the streets of Baku City Circuit but under the European Grand Prix name. Daniel Ricciardo was the first-ever winner of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and Red Bull has the most race wins around Baku, with four to their name. The 2020 iteration of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in 2023 it was the first circuit to implement the new ‘sprint shootout’ format for the grid formation of sprint races.

Tickets for the Azerbaijan GP offer incredibly close views of the street circuit and are a popular choice among F1 fans. Grab your tickets for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from Fanatix.

How to Buy Baku F1 Grand Prix 2026 Tickets

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Azerbaijan Grand Prix Information

2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Schedule

The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix runs from September 24-26. Times provided are local:

• Friday 24th 12:30-13:30: Practice 1
• Friday 24th 16:00-17:00: Practice 2
• Saturday 25th 12:30-13:30: Practice 3
• Saturday 25th 16:00-17:00: Qualifying
• Sunday 26st 15:00: Race

Previous Winners

2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Summary

Max Verstappen secured a dominant victory in Baku, capitalizing on a dramatic first-lap crash from championship leader Oscar Piastri. While Piastri retired after sliding into the barriers at Turn 5, Lando Norris failed to fully exploit the opportunity, finishing seventh after a slow pit stop and a frustrating afternoon trapped in a DRS train. George Russell overcame illness to secure second for Mercedes, while Carlos Sainz delivered a historic third-place finish, marking Williams’ first podium in years. Rookie Kimi Antonelli impressed in fourth, while Liam Lawson successfully fended off a late charge from Norris and Lewis Hamilton to take sixth for Racing Bulls.

Repeat winners

2 – Max Verstappen (2022, 2025)
2 – Sergio Pérez (2021, 2023)

Circuit information

Location: 93 Zarifa Aliyeva, Bakı, Azerbaijan
Surface: Asphalt
Length: 6.003 km (3.730 miles)
Direction: Anti-clockwise
Capacity: 18.500

Best grandstands at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Absheron Grandstand

• Overlook the main straight, pit lane and Turn 1
• Seating is reserved and there is partial weather protection
• TV access so you don’t miss any of the action
• Higher-priced tickets but a great place to watch overtaking

Icheri Sheher Grandstand

• The best views of the iconic castle section
• Reserved seats, TV access and limited weather coverage
• Mid-range pricing

Mugham Grandstand

• View two parts of the track at once – Turns 5-6 and Turn 20
• Reserved seating and TV access (minimal weather coverage)
• A mixture of high-speed cornering and tight, technical sections
• Mid-to-high-range ticket prices

Travelling to Baku

Key information

• Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) is the primary destination for domestic and international visitors with tickets for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
• GYD is just 25 km from the circuit and Baku city centre
• Parking is extremely limited due to road closures, so public transport is recommended

Taxi

• Transfers from the airport to central Baku cost between $10-20 USD
• The journey takes approximately 20-30 minutes

Shuttle bus

• The Aero Express bus is a cheap option at just $1 USD but takes up to 45 minutes to arrive
• During race weekends, shuttle bus pick-up points are organised throughout Baku, so you should never be too far from a quick, cheap journey to the race track