All eyes will be on the Baku City Circuit as the iconic track hosts the the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday, September 21.
McLaren's Oscar Piastri arrives as the defending champion -- he came out on top after an exciting battle with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc last year. With 324 points, he also leads the driver standings while teammate Lando Norris is a close second at 293 points.
McLaren is the clear frontrunner in the Constructors' Championships as well. A Mclaren driver as won 12 of the 16 races -- while Norris has five race wins, Piastri has a season-leading seven.
Meanwhile, four-time world champion Max Verstappen roared back to form by claiming victory at the Italian GP earlier this month. The Red Bull star now has back-to-back podium finishes after previously going four consecutive races without one.
The 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix race is finally here and for all your time, TV and streaming details, look no further than The Sporting News for a full guide.
Where to watch F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix for free
| TV channel | Streaming |
|---|---|
| Fox Sports (506) | Kayo, Foxtel, F1 TV |
All the F1 action from the Baku City Circuit will be available to watch live on Fox Sports and via streaming service Kayo Sports, which is offering a FREE trial for new subscribers.
Fans can also follow the race through the official F1 TV streaming service, which provides live timing insights and a vast library of on-demand content. Accessible via the web and app stores, F1 TV offers both Pro and Premium subscription plans, with new users eligible for a seven-day trial.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix start time
The 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix will take place at the Baku City Circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Sunday, September 21, and will begin at 3:00 p.m. local time (AZT).
Here's how that start time translates across Australia:
| Date | Start time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sunday, Sep. 21 | 9:00 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sunday, Sep. 21 | 8:30 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sunday, Sep. 21 | 7:00 p.m. |
Azerbaijan Grand Prix starting grid
| Position | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 2 | Carlos Sainz | Williams |
| 3 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls |
| 4 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
| 5 | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 6 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull |
| 7 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls |
| 9 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 10 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 11 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
| 12 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
| 13 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Sauber |
| 14 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
| 15 | Oliver Bearman | Haas |
| 16 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine |
| 17 | Nico Hulkenberg | Sauber |
| 18 | Esteban Ocon | Haas |
| 19 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
| 20 | Alex Albon | Williams |
F1 race schedule 2025
Here are the remaining Formula 1 races in the 2025 calendar year:
| Date | Grand Prix | Track |
| Sept. 19-21 | Azerbaijan | Baku City Circuit |
| Oct. 3-5 | Singapore | Marina Bay Street Circuit |
| Oct. 17-19 | USA* | Circuit of the Americas |
| Oct. 24-26 | Mexico | Rodriguez Brothers Racetrack |
| Nov. 7-9 | Brazil* | Jose Carlos Pace Racetrack |
| Nov. 20-22 | Las Vegas | Las Vegas Strip Circuit |
| Nov. 28-30 | Qatar* | Lusail International Circuit |
| Dec. 5-7 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina Circuit |
*Sprint format