Race Preview
Azerbaijan GP — Race Preview
22 Sept 2026
Circuit at a glance
Length
6.003 km
Corners
20
Direction
anti-clockwise
First held
2016
Lap record
1:43.009
RUS · 2024
Track character
DownforceLowOvertakingEasyTyre wearLow-MediumLimitationRearBrake demandHigh
Tyre allocation
C0C1C2C3HardC4MediumC5Soft
Last 3 events at this circuit
| Season | Winner | Team | Pole | Pole time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | VERMax Verstappen | Red Bull | VERMax Verstappen | 1:41.117 |
| 2024 | PIAOscar Piastri | McLaren | LECCharles Leclerc | 1:41.365 |
| 2023 | PERSergio Pérez | Red Bull | LECCharles Leclerc | 1:40.203 |
Venue all-time
Events held
9
Pole → win
33%
conversion rate
Most wins
2× Sergio Pérez
driver
Most wins
5× Red Bull
constructor