The Miami Grand Prix may be done and dusted for another year, but motorsport maniacs have a couple more chances to see the F1 stars in their stunning cars on United States soil this year: The United States Grand Prix (October 19) and the Las Vegas Grand Prix (November 22). But up next, it’s the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. You’ll have to set your alarms, as the lights go green in Baku at 7am ET on September 21. It’s the 17th grand prix of an action-packed 24-race season that goes all the way through until December and the curtain-closer in Abu Dhabi.
Sixteen races down, eight to go, and there’s still plenty to play for. Azerbaijan will be the final F1 stop-off on European soil for the year, as following the Baku race, the drivers set off on a global tour, visiting the Far East, the Middle East, and this side of the Atlantic too, before the curtain falls on the 2025 season. All three days of Azerbaijan action can be watched or streamed live, kicking off with practice sessions on Friday, September 19, and finishing with the main race on Sunday, September 21.
Max Verstappen remains a distant third in the drivers’ standings, but the defending 4-time champion will have taken a lot of heart from his victory in Monza earlier this month. Not only did it bring an end to the Dutchman’s 4-month wait for a win, but he also left the McLarens trailing in his wake, as he cruised to a stress-free 19-second success. Amazingly, it’s the first time Verstappen has finished in the top-2 in successive races this season. He’ll now be looking to build on the recent upturn in form as he looks to consolidate third spot and, at the same time, bridge the gap on the runaway McLarens.
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Championship leader, Oscar Piastri, may have extended his run of podium finishes to six when finishing third in Italy, but the fact he was told to let Lando Norris go past by team bosses will have grated on the Aussie a tad. It will be interesting to see what happens in the McLaren camp over the coming months as we get closer to the business end of proceedings. However, Piastri has managed to keep a cool head behind the wheel, up until now, and has been Mister Consistency all season long. He’s not finished out of the top-4 since trailing in 9th in his home Grand Prix, which was the opening race of the season back in March.
Oscar Piastri has fond memories of racing in Azerbaijan, of course, after he took the chequered flag there twelve months ago. However, this will be the 8th edition of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, and no driver has yet to record successive victories in Baku. Red Bull had recorded three wins on the spin between 2021 and 23, but Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen shared alternate wins during that period. Perez is the only driver to record multiple wins in Baku, as before the COVID-abandoned year of 2020, Daniel Ricciardo (2017 - Red Bull), Lewis Hamilton (2018 - Mercedes), and Valtteri Bottas (2019 - Mercedes) reigned supreme.
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Whatever happens this time around, we are set for another thrilling afternoon in Azerbaijan. Let GOAL give you all the important information you need ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, including the full weekend schedule of events and how you can watch and stream all the action live.
Where is the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025 held?
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The first edition of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was held in 2017, although the final European Grand Prix was also staged at the current Baku City Circuit in 2016 (won by Nico Rosberg). The 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix became the first-ever race to implement the new qualifying session known as the 'sprint shootout', which determined the grid for one of the six sprints during that campaign. Last year, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was moved to September, swapping positions with the Japanese Grand Prix, and it remains in that autumn slot for the current campaign and for the 2026 season. Although next year the main race will take place on Saturday, September 26, Sunday, September 27, is Remembrance Day in Azerbaijan.
The Baku City Circuit is a street circuit constructed near the Baku Boulevard. A lap of the circuit is 6.003 km (3.730 mi) long, making it the fourth-longest track on the current F1 schedule (after Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, the Jeddah Street Circuit, and the Las Vegas Strip Circuit). The lap record is currently held by Charles Leclerc, who clocked 1’43.009 in his Ferrari during the 2019 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
How to watch the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix will air live on Sunday, September 21, at 7 am ET on ESPN. ESPN is the home of F1 once again this season, with all 24 races airing on either ESPN or ESPN2. ESPN's F1 coverage also includes a dedicated site that reports on the championship all year, with reporters on-site at every race. ESPN's F1 reporters also contribute to the video podcast program ‘Unlapped’, which appears year-round on the ESPN YouTube channel. Spanish-language broadcasts appear primarily on ESPN Deportes, while ESPNews and ESPNU carry extra F1 programming, including some qualifying and practice sessions.
FuboTV is a top-quality streaming service that has ESPN+ in all its packages, so it offers access to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and a whole world of sports. Fubo subscription plans start from $84.99 per month as part of a rolling contract. Fubo offers a free 7-day trial to new subscribers. With over 200 channels, no contract, no hidden fees, and the option to cancel anytime, Fubo is a no-brainer for F1 and general sports fans.
F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025 Weekend Schedule
The 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix runs over the weekend, from Friday, September 19, until Sunday, September 21. Below, you can find the timings for each practice session, qualifying, and the Grand Prix, as well as how you can watch/stream them:
| Date | Session | Time (ET) | Watch | Stream |
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| Friday, September 19 | Practice 1 | 4:30 am | ESPN+ | FuboTV |
| Friday, September 19 | Practice 2 | 8 am | ESPN+ | FuboTV |
| Saturday, September 20 | Practice 3 | 4:30 am | ESPN+ | FuboTV |
| Saturday, September 20 | Qualifying | 8 am | ESPN+ | FuboTV |
| Sunday, September 21 | Grand Prix | 7 am | ESPN+ | FuboTV |
Can I watch the Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025 on F1 TV?
An F1 TV Pro subscription lets you stream every F1 race live, plus all the practices, qualifying races and pre-race shows. It also gives you access to over 650 archived races for nostalgic viewing. While F1 TV offers two plans (F1 TV Access and F1 TV Pro), you’ll want F1 TV Pro to get all the live content. The plan costs $10.99 per month or $84.99 per year. Additional perks include onboard camera views, live tracking data, and team radio feeds, and you can switch between channels for different race action and commentary in other languages. The F1 TV app is available on popular streaming devices like Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast with Google TV, and Roku, as well as Android and iOS mobile devices.
Can I watch the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025 on demand?
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If you have an ESPN or F1 TV subscription, you can watch a re-run of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on demand after the race has finished through the channel's digital and online options. For mobile devices and personal tablets, the ESPN app will allow viewers to watch back the race in full, allowing fans to revisit the event in total or bite-sized highlights packages. Likewise, the F1 TV service allows subscribers to enjoy full replays of every race during the 2025 Formula One season.
How to watch the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025 from anywhere with a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view the Azerbaijan Grand Prix locally, you may need a different way to watch the race. That's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on race day, by encrypting your traffic, and it's also a great idea if you're travelling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network. And you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins. With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet, or laptop to get access to race action. Most VPNs, like NordVPN, make it really easy to do this.
We highly recommend using NordVPN, but you can also check out ourdetailed VPN guide for other options.