The 2025 Formula 1 caravan heads to Baku for the 17th race of the season, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, on Sunday.
The Baku City Circuit remains one of the most unpredictable and toughest races on the F1 calendar. With very long straights, accented by 90-degree turns and narrow and twisty sections, especially around the old city walls, Baku presents a unique challenge for the drivers.
McLaren has been an unstoppable force this season, leading the team standings with a massive 617 points while second-placed Ferrari is at 280. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have together won 12 of the 16 races so far. In the driver standings, Piastri (324 points) is ahead of his teammate Norris (293).
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen roared back to form by winning the Italian GP. It was his first victory since May.
The Sporting News has all the radio broadcast information you'll need to keep track of all the action from wherever you are.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix radio station
Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 81
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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 the U.S.:
| Date | Start time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Sept. 21 | 7:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Sept. 21 | 6:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Sept. 21 | 5:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Sept. 21 | 4:00 a.m. |
F1 race schedule 2025
| Date | Grand Prix | Track |
| 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