2026 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix | Baku City Circuit
Formula 1
Sports & Fitness
FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX 2026
F1® first raced on the streets of Baku in 2016. The circuit is situated on the western shores of the Caspian Sea, in a city where East meets West and old meets new. The medieval Baku Fortress and the iconic Flame Towers create a unique and dynamic backdrop for an F1® street circuit.
When the racing is done, you're already right in the middle of the action and there's plenty to experience as Baku is known for its culture, history and cuisine. It may not be the easiest place to get to, but a trip there is well worth the effort.
Here, there are both wide, open stretches of track and narrow, twisting sections. The ultra-long main straight along Baku's coastline is a mecca for high-speed racing, where cars can run three abreast into the first corner—making the spectacle look more like an IndyCar race than F1. However, from there, the circuit winds its way into the narrow, labyrinthine streets of Baku's Old City, snaking past medieval city walls in a truly spectacular fashion. Much like the Monaco circuit, even the slightest mistake is met with swift and severe consequences, while teams are forced to compromise between downforce for the corners and drag reduction for the straights when setting up their cars.
Previous 5 Winners:
2021: Sergio Perez
2022: Max Verstappen
2023: Sergio Perez
2024: Oscar Piastri
2025: Max Verstappen
Absheron A
Located right opposite the team garages, as a ticket holder for the Absheron Main Grandstand you will be in an excellent position to watch the adrenaline-pumping start of the race and witness amazing pit stop action. You will also be able to enjoy views of the pit lane, starting grid and finish line.
You will also be able to see the winner take the chequered flag, witness the Podium ceremony, and join the celebrations on the track after the race
Also, don't miss the F1 village, the main entertainment and vending area which is situated close by behind the Absheron Main Grandstand, so you won't miss any off track action.Absheron A: Located towards the west end of the grandstand, this is a great place to see the drivers battle to overtake.
Absheron C
Located right opposite the team garages, as a ticket holder for the Absheron Main Grandstand you will be in an excellent position to watch the adrenaline-pumping start of the race and witness amazing pit stop action. You will also be able to enjoy views of the pit lane, starting grid and finish line.
You will also be able to see the winner take the chequered flag, witness the Podium ceremony, and join the celebrations on the track after the race.Also, don't miss the F1 village, the main entertainment and vending area which is situated close by behind the Absheron Main Grandstand, so you won't miss any off-track action.
Absheron E
Located right opposite the team garages, as a ticket holder for the Absheron Main Grandstand you will be in an excellent position to watch the adrenaline-pumping start of the race and witness amazing pit stop action. You will also be able to enjoy views of the pit lane, starting grid and finish line.
You will also be able to see the winner take the chequered flag, witness the Podium ceremony, and join the celebrations on the track after the race.
Also don't miss the F1 village, the main entertainment and vending area which is situated close by behind the Absheron Main Grandstand, so you won't miss any off track action.
Absheron E: Located towards the east end of the grandstand, this is a great place to watch as the drivers hold their nerve to break for the first corner.
Azneft
The AzNeft Grandstand is located in a beautiful location at AzNeft Square, across from the mind-blowing Turn 16 on the seafront Boulevard next to the Baku Tennis and Yacht Clubs.Situated right at the bottom of the downhill section of the track, AzNeft Grandstand ticket holders are in perfect position to watch the cars race down to turn 16 for an overtaking opportunity before negotiating the turn and speeding up at the seaside acceleration lane.