The 2026 race
- 1George RussellMercedes · from P1
- 2Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing · from P8
- 3Isack HadjarRed Bull Racing · from P4
George Russell won the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix from pole position. Watch the highlights or the full race replay, every car on the real circuit.
At a glance
- Length
- 6.003 km
- Turns
- 20
- Lap (pole)
- ≈ 1:41
- First held
- 2016
- Top speed
- 330 km/h
- Average speed
- 214 km/h
- Slowest corner
- 71 km/h
- Full throttle
- 54% of the lap
The Baku City Circuit runs through the streets of the Azerbaijani capital on the Caspian Sea, a 6.003 km lap that splits into two worlds: a flat-out blast past the seafront and one of the longest straights in Formula 1, then a tight, twisting climb through the medieval old town, including a castle section barely wide enough for one car.
First raced in 2016, Baku pairs the highest top speeds of the year with walls inches from the racing line, a combination that makes it one of the most unpredictable weekends on the calendar. Pole laps run around 1:41.
Corners
- T1Turn 1Hard 90-degree left after the start; heavy braking and a passing chance.
- T3Turn 3Left into the climb toward the old town.
- T8Castle sectionThe narrowest point on the F1 calendar, threading the medieval walls.
- T15Turn 15Left in the run back down toward the seafront.
- T16Turn 16Final left onto the 2.2 km flat-out blast to Turn 1.
Common questions
How long is the Baku City Circuit?
A lap of the Baku City Circuit is 6.003 km with 20 corners.
What is the top speed at Baku?
On the 2026 pole lap, cars reached 330 km/h, slowed to 71 km/h in the slowest corner and averaged 214 km/h, with 54% of the lap at full throttle.
What is the pole lap time at Baku?
George Russell took pole in 2026 with a 1:42.526.
Where do drivers overtake at Baku?
Baku is one of the best overtaking circuits of the year: the 2.2 km straight into Turn 1 is a huge DRS and slipstream zone, with further chances into Turn 3.
When was the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix?
It was held on Sat, 26 Sep 2026. The full race replay is on the Race tab.
Who won the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix?
George Russell won, ahead of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar.