Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Race Time And Schedule

The 2024 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix took place on 15 September at 3 pm local time (12 pm BST) at the Baku City Circuit. The race was the 17th of the 2024 Formula 1 season and consisted of 51 laps of the 6.003-kilometre track. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend began with FP1 and FP2 on Friday, 13 September, followed by the third practice and qualifying on Saturday, 14 September.

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix will be held on 15 September 2024

The event will kick off on Friday, 13 September, with FP1 and FP2, followed by the third practice and qualifying on Saturday, 14 September. The main event, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, will take place on Sunday, 15 September, starting at 3:00 pm local time (+4 GMT). This translates to different times across the globe, with 11:00 am or 12:00 pm in the UK, 12:00 GMT, 13:00 BST, 14:00 CEST, 14:00 SAT, 15:00 EAT, 07:00 or 08:00 ET, 04:00 or 05:00 PT, 21:00 or 22:00 AEST, 20:00 JST, and 16:30 or 17:30 IST.

For viewers in the United Kingdom, Sky Sports will be live broadcasting the race, with pre-race coverage starting at 10:30 am BST on Sky Sports F1 and the Sky Sports Main Event. Channel 4 will also broadcast highlights of the race at 4:30 pm BST on the same day. Additionally, live radio coverage will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC Sounds app.

For those outside the UK, Formula 1 is broadcast live in almost every country worldwide. Some countries that will be showing the race include Austria, Belgium, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, China, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and Australia. Streaming options are also available in selected countries, such as F1 TV and local broadcasters' on-demand services.

The race starts at 3 pm local time (+4 GMT)

The 2024 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix is scheduled to begin at 3 pm local time, which equates to 4 pm GMT. This means viewers in the UK can tune in at 12 pm BST, while those in the US can watch at 7 am ET. The race is the 17th of the 2024 Formula 1 season and takes place at the Baku City Circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The race will be an exciting one, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc starting in pole position, edging out McLaren's Oscar Piastri by just three-tenths of a second in qualifying. Red Bull's Sergio Perez will start in fourth, while championship leader Max Verstappen will begin in sixth after a disappointing qualifying session.

The race will consist of 51 laps of the 6.003-kilometre Baku City Circuit, covering a total race distance of 306.049km. With the European leg of the 2024 season drawing to a close, all eyes will be on the drivers as they navigate the challenging circuit in pursuit of the checkered flag.

For viewers in the UK, Sky Sports will be broadcasting the race live, with pre-race coverage starting at 10:30 am BST. Channel 4 will also be showing highlights of the race at 4:30 pm BST, for those who miss the live action.

The race will be broadcast live in most countries

The 2024 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix will be broadcast live in nearly every country. The race is the 17th of the 2024 Formula 1 season and takes place at the Baku City Circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan.

For viewers in the United Kingdom, Sky Sports will be live broadcasting the Azerbaijan GP. The race will be shown live on Sky Sports F1, with pre-race coverage starting at 10:30 am BST on Sky Sports F1, ahead of the race start at 12:00 pm BST. The race will also be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event.

Live streaming is also available in the UK through NOW, which can be accessed with a one-off day payment of £11.99 or a monthly membership of £34.99 per month.

Highlights of the Azerbaijan GP will be shown on Channel 4 at 4:30 pm BST on Sunday. The programme will cover the pre-race, the race highlights, and the initial post-race reaction, and will run for two and a half hours. Channel 4 will also broadcast highlights of every qualifying and race of each event for the entire 2024 F1 season.

Live radio coverage of the race will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live, 5 Live Sports Extra stations, the BBC Sounds app, and the BBC Sport website. Coverage will begin at 12:00 pm BST.

For viewers in the United States, ESPN is showing the race live on TV, and streaming options include ESPN+ and Fubo, the latter of which includes a free trial for new subscribers.

In Canada, English-language coverage of the race will be available on TSN or streamable via TSN Direct, while French speakers can follow the action on RDS or Noovo.

• Austria - Servus TV / ORF
• Belgium - RTBF / Telenet / Play Sports
• Croatia - Sport Klub
• Czech Republic - AMC
• Denmark - TV3+ / TV3 Sport / Viaplay
• Greece - ANT1 / ANT1+
• Netherlands - Viaplay / Viaplay Xtra
• Norway - V sport 1 / V sport + / Viaplay
• Sweden - Viaplay / V sport motor / TV 10
• Switzerland - SRF / RSI / RTS
• Latin America - ESPN
• China - CCTV / Shanghai TV / Guangdong Television Channel / Tencent
• Japan - Fuji TV / DAZN
• Malaysia - beIN SPORTS
• Indonesia - beIN SPORTS
• Singapore - beIN SPORTS
• Thailand - beIN SPORTS
• Australia - Fox Sports / Foxtel / Kayo / Network Ten

It is the 17th race of the 2024 Formula 1 season

The 2024 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix is the 17th race of the 2024 Formula 1 season. It is part of the European leg of the season and takes place at the Baku City Circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan. The race is 51 laps long and covers a total distance of 306.049 km.

The 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix takes place over three days, from Friday, September 13, to Sunday, September 15. The first day, September 13, features FP1 and FP2. The second day, September 14, includes the third practice and qualifying, which begins at 4 pm local time (+4 GMT). The third and final day, September 15, is when the 51-lap race takes place.

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is broadcast live in many countries around the world, including Austria, Belgium, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, Latin America, China, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and Australia. In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports broadcasts the race live, and Channel 4 shows the highlights.

The race will be streamed online in select countries

The 2024 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix will be streamed online in select countries. The race will be broadcast live in nearly every country around the world, with variations in streaming services depending on the region.

In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports will be live broadcasting the Azerbaijan GP. The race will be shown live on Sky Sports F1, with pre-race coverage starting at 10:30 am BST on Sky Sports F1, ahead of the race start at 12:00 pm BST. The race will also be shown live on the Sky Sports Main Event. Sky Sports can be accessed through NOW with a one-off day payment of £11.99 or a monthly membership of £34.99 per month.

In the United States, ESPN is the place to watch the race live on TV, while ESPN+ and Fubo are the best options for live streaming, with the latter offering a free trial for new subscribers.

In Canada, viewers can tune in to English-language coverage on TSN or stream it via TSN Direct. For French-language coverage, RDS or Noovo are the channels to watch, and the race can also be streamed on RDS streaming.

For those in Austria, the race will be broadcast on Servus TV and ORF. Belgium viewers can watch on RTBF, Telenet, or Play Sports. In Croatia, the race will be shown on Sport Klub, and in the Czech Republic, it will air on AMC.

Selected countries will have access to F1 TV to stream the race, and some local broadcasters, such as Sky TV (UK) and Movistar (Spain), also offer their own on-demand streaming services.

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