The iconic Baku City Circuit will play host to the Formula 1 season's 17th race, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, on Sunday.
Reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen roared back to form by winning the Italian GP earlier this month. The Dutch driver is the only one who has somewhat taken the battle to McLaren this season. With 12 wins from 16 races so far, the papaya outfit has dominated competition and piled a hefty 337-point lead in the team standings.
McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, meanwhile, lead the driver standings as well. Piastri arrives in Baku as the defending champion, and sits atop the leaderboard with 324 points.
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025 race is finally here and for all your time, TV and streaming details, look no further than The Sporting News for a full guide.
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.
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 TV channel, live stream
Here's how to watch the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix across Australia:
| 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 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
| Date | Grand Prix | Track |
| Mar. 14-16 | Australia | Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit |
| Mar. 21-23 | China* | Shanghai International Circuit |
| Apr. 4-6 | Japan | Suzuka International Racing Course |
| Apr. 11-13 | Bahrain | Bahrain International Circuit |
| Apr. 18-20 | Saudi Arabia | Jeddah Corniche Circuit |
| May 2-4 | Miami* | Miami International Autodrome |
| May 16-18 | Emilia Romagna | Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack |
| May 23-25 | Monaco | Circuit de Monaco |
| May 30-Jun.1 | Spain | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya |
| Jun. 13-15 | Canada | Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit |
| Jun. 27-29 | Austria | Red Bull Ring |
| Jul. 4-6 | United Kingdom | Silverstone Circuit |
| Jul. 25-27 | Belgium* | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps |
| Aug. 1-3 | Hungary | Hungarian Ring |
| Aug. 29-31 | Netherlands | Circuit Zandvoort |
| Sep. 5-7 | Italy | National Monza Racetrack |
| Sep. 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