Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inKieran JacksonFriday 25 September 2026 16:30 BSTGeorge Russell will be on pole for Saturday’s race (AP)Formula 1 heads to the Baku City Circuit for round 15 of the 2026 season at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.The race weekend schedule has been moved forward by one day, with the main race taking place on Saturday 26 September to avoid a clash with Azerbaijan's Remembrance Day on 27 September.Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli holds an 81-point lead in the World Drivers' Championship over teammate George Russell following his victory at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton trails championship leader Antonelli by 101 points with nine races remaining after being forced to retire from the last race due to a brake problem.Live UK television coverage for Saturday's race will be broadcast on Sky Sports starting at 10:30am BST, while US viewers can stream sessions on Apple TV.In fullWhy is F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix taking place on Saturday?More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in