Azerbaijan GP 2025 – Baku: F1 times, predictions, stats, facts
Formula 1 moves along to Baku for round 17 — the eighth race in Azerbaijan’s capital city.
Championship leader Oscar Piastri won here last year, but it’s Charles Leclerc who is the qualifying king of the castle circuit, with four previous pole positions. However, he has not yet converted it into a race victory.
Plus, can McLaren wrap up the constructors’ championship on Sunday?
Here’s what’s coming up this weekend…
Weather forecast – mixed
Friday is set to be hot and sunny with peak temperatures of 25°C (77°F). Cloud comes in on Saturday and Sunday bringing with it slightly cooler temperatures of 20-21°C (68-69°F).
There is a chance of light rain on Saturday and Sunday.
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This week’s must-read
TEAM ORDERS: That was the talking point after the race two weeks ago. We may or may not see more papaya team orders as the battle intensifies. Here’s a breakdown of how these swaps have played out up to now.
SILVERSTONE SPRINT: F1 has announced six sprint races for 2026, including new locations. Find out the full list and 2026 calendar.
TWO-WHEEL RACING: Guenther Steiner is back at the top, but not in F1. He is part of a group purchasing a MotoGP team, and he told ESPN all about it.
PAPAYA PERMUTATIONS: When will McLaren clinch the constructors’ championship? Having secured its first team title in 26 years in 2024, McLaren is on course to retain the crown in record time, with several races still to go, and it could happen this weekend. This is what they need to do.
UNLAPPED: For more analysis listen to the latest episode of ESPN’s F1 podcast Unlapped with F1 writers Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson.
