When does the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix race start after Russell’s Baku pole?
George Russell put his Mercedes on pole for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, setting a time of 1m 42.526s in qualifying at the Baku City Circuit. If you’re wondering when the actual race happens, here’s what’s confirmed.
When is the race?
Qualifying took place on September 25, 2026, and the Azerbaijan Grand Prix itself is scheduled for the following day at the Baku City Circuit. The available reporting confirms the race is the day after qualifying, but it does not include an exact local start time.
What we don’t know yet
The source doesn’t list a specific hour for lights out, TV broadcast details, or a session schedule breakdown. If you need the exact start time in your time zone, check Formula 1’s official schedule or the Baku City Circuit’s own race-day listing closer to the green flag, since those details can shift and aren’t part of what’s confirmed here.
What’s set heading into race day
- Pole: George Russell (Mercedes), 1m 42.526s
- P2: Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- P3: Oscar Piastri (McLaren), 0.001s behind Leclerc
- Kimi Antonelli starts P16 after a Q1 crash at Turn 1 left his Mercedes with terminal suspension damage
- Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll start at the back of the grid due to power unit penalties
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