Formula One qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix is underway today, Friday 25 September 2026, with 11 teams and 22 drivers competing for grid positions. This unusual Friday qualifying session is a direct result of Sunday being Azerbaijan’s Remembrance Day.
The race itself is scheduled to commence at noon BST on Saturday. Fans will be watching to see if Lando Norris can bounce back after a near-certain victory was lost in Spain two weeks ago, where a virtual safety car allowed competitors, including championship leader Kimi Antonelli, to gain an advantage.
Antonelli currently holds an 81-point lead in the championship following his victory in Spain. George Russell, in second place, faces a significant challenge to close the gap to his Mercedes teammate.