2026 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix: When is Azerbaijan GP Qualifying in IST? How To Watch Live Streaming Online in India?
Catch the 2026 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Qualifying live in India! Find out when and how to watch the high-stakes session from the Baku City Circuit on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 6:30 AM IST. FanCode is the exclusive streaming platform and retailer for F1 TV subscriptions in India, providing comprehensive coverage.
The 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship charges into its 15th round this week with the much-anticipated Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the iconic Baku City Circuit. With the championship battle intensifying, all eyes will be on the qualifying session as drivers vie for pole position on the challenging street circuit. Max Verstappen Wins ‘Max vs 100’ Kart Race After Overtaking 100 Rivals at Silverstone.
Breaking from the traditional F1 weekend format, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix schedule has been shifted forward by a day. This adjustment ensures the race weekend concludes before Azerbaijan Day of Remembrance, observed annually on September 27. Consequently, the crucial qualifying session will take place on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Qualifying Start Time in India
For Indian motorsport enthusiasts, the battle for grid positions will unfold in the early morning. The qualifying session for the 2026 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix is scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026, at 6:30 AM IST (Indian Standard Time). This translates to 5:00 AM local time in Baku. The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix runs on a modified Thursday–Saturday timetable (24–26 September 2026). The schedule was shifted forward by 24 hours to avoid a clash with Azerbaijan’s national Day of Remembrance on Sunday, 27 September.
Azerbaijan GP Weekend
| Session | Date | Local Time (AZT, UTC+4) | UK Time (BST, UTC+1) | India Time (IST, UTC+5:30) | US Eastern Time (ET, UTC-4) |
| Practice 1 (FP1) | Thursday, 24 September | 12:30 – 13:30 | 09:30 – 10:30 | 14:00 – 15:00 | 04:30 – 05:30 AM |
| Practice 2 (FP2) | Thursday, 24 September | 16:00 – 17:00 | 13:00 – 14:00 | 17:30 – 18:30 | 08:00 – 09:00 AM |
| Practice 3 (FP3) | Friday, 25 September | 11:30 – 12:30 | 08:30 – 09:30 | 13:00 – 14:00 | 03:30 – 04:30 AM |
| Qualifying | Friday, 25 September | 15:00 – 16:00 | 12:00 – 13:00 | 16:30 – 17:30 | 07:00 – 08:00 AM |
| Grand Prix (51 Laps) | Saturday, 26 September | 15:00 | 12:00 | 16:30 | 07:00 AM |
Where to Watch Live Streaming Online in India?
Indian fans have official avenues to catch every moment of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying live. FanCode is the exclusive platform providing comprehensive coverage of the 2026 Formula 1 season in India, and it also serves as the sole retailer for F1 TV Pro and F1 TV Premium subscriptions in the country.
FanCode
FanCode offers flexible subscription options for F1 coverage:
- Race Weekend Pass: Priced at INR 99, providing live streaming for all sessions of a single Grand Prix weekend.
- F1 Season Pass: Available for INR 899 annually, covering live streaming for all F1, F2, F3, and F1 Academy sessions, along with full race replays.
- Motorsports Pass: At INR 999 a year, this bundles F1, F2, F3, and F1 Academy coverage with MotoGP.
F1 TV
F1 TV provides an immersive viewing experience, with subscriptions now managed through FanCode in India.
- F1 TV Pro Pass: Priced at approximately USD 29.99 (around INR 2,760) when purchased via FanCode in India, this pass offers ad-free streaming of all F1, F2, F3, and F1 Academy sessions, live onboard cameras, team radios, and more.
- F1 TV Access Pass: Available for USD 19.99 (approx. INR 1,840) when purchased via FanCode, this does not include live streaming but offers live telemetry, delayed race replays, and access to archives. Kimi Antonelli Clinches F1 Spanish GP 2026: Max Verstappen Takes 2nd, Lando Norris Finishes 3rd
Championship Battle Heats Up
As Formula 1 arrives in Baku, Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli is currently leading the Drivers' Championship, holding a significant 81-point advantage over his teammate George Russell. McLaren's reigning world champion Lando Norris, who narrowly missed out on victory in the previous Spanish Grand Prix, will be eager to bounce back and challenge Antonelli's impressive form. The unique characteristics of the Baku City Circuit, with its blend of high-speed straights and tight technical sections, often throw up unpredictable results, making qualifying crucial for a strong race performance.
Fans are gearing up for a captivating qualifying session that could set the tone for a thrilling Azerbaijan Grand Prix as the 2026 season continues its high-stakes journey. Don't miss the action as drivers push the limits on one of Formula 1's most challenging street circuits.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 23, 2026 02:15 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
