The Formula One World Championship arrives at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a break dating back to the exciting race in Italy on September 7, where Max Verstappen stood out at the Monza circuit. Currently, Oscar Piastri leads the championship with a 31-point lead over Lando Norris, while Verstappen is in third place in the standings. In the Spanish arena, Fernando Alonso occupies 12th place and Carlos Sainz Jr. is in 18th place. The Baku circuit marks the 17th round of the season and signals the end of the European leg before Formula 1 moves to Singapore on October 5.
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix takes place over the entire weekend, starting on Friday, September 19. Free practice and qualifying are set for Saturday, with qualifying scheduled for 14:00. The eagerly awaited race on Sunday, September 21, will take place at 1:00 PM and will consist of 51 laps. Fans will be able to follow the live action through DZAN and Movistar (DAZN F-1), as the drivers compete on one of the most exciting urban circuits on the calendar, delivering a spectacle of speed and talent on the streets of Baku.
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