Fri, Sep 25 · 12:00 UTC
Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026
Qualifying Results
Qualifying uses Q1, Q2 and Q3 to decide the starting order for the Grand Prix.
2026-09-25T13:00:00Z
1 hour
Times may change during the weekend.
Baku
Baku, Azerbaijan
Final result
Standard weekend
Mercedes · 1:42.526
Ferrari · 1:43.363
McLaren · 1:43.364
Azerbaijan Grand Prix Qualifying Results
| Pos | No. | Driver | Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 | George RussellRUS | Mercedes | 1:43.615 | 1:43.462 | 1:42.526 |
| 2 | 16 | Charles LeclercLEC | Ferrari | 1:44.360 | 1:43.780 | 1:43.363 |
| 3 | 81 | Oscar PiastriPIA | McLaren | 1:45.014 | 1:43.814 | 1:43.364 |
| 4 | 6 | Isack HadjarHAD | Red Bull | 1:44.161 | 1:43.880 | 1:43.500 |
| 5 | 1 | Lando NorrisNOR | McLaren | 1:44.571 | 1:44.020 | 1:43.672 |
| 6 | 44 | Lewis HamiltonHAM | Ferrari | 1:44.260 | 1:44.037 | 1:43.858 |
| 7 | 10 | Pierre GaslyGAS | Alpine F1 Team | 1:44.489 | 1:44.106 | 1:44.047 |
| 8 | 3 | Max VerstappenVER | Red Bull | 1:44.041 | 1:43.706 | 1:44.081 |
| 9 | 55 | Carlos SainzSAI | Williams | 1:45.104 | 1:44.629 | 1:44.566 |
| 10 | 43 | Franco ColapintoCOL | Alpine F1 Team | 1:45.106 | 1:44.683 | 1:44.963 |
| 11 | 87 | Oliver BearmanBEA | Haas F1 Team | 1:45.228 | 1:44.775 | — |
| 12 | 30 | Liam LawsonLAW | RB F1 Team | 1:45.535 | 1:44.860 | — |
| 13 | 23 | Alexander AlbonALB | Williams | 1:45.031 | 1:45.001 | — |
| 14 | 31 | Esteban OconOCO | Haas F1 Team | 1:45.039 | 1:45.016 | — |
| 15 | 41 | Arvid LindbladLIN | RB F1 Team | 1:45.381 | 1:45.106 | — |
| 16 | 12 | Andrea Kimi AntonelliANT | Mercedes | 1:45.504 | — | — |
| 17 | 5 | Gabriel BortoletoBOR | Audi | 1:45.799 | — | — |
| 18 | 27 | Nico HülkenbergHUL | Audi | 1:45.920 | — | — |
| 19 | 14 | Fernando AlonsoALO | Aston Martin | 1:46.593 | — | — |
| 20 | 11 | Sergio PérezPER | Cadillac F1 Team | 1:46.658 | — | — |
| 21 | 18 | Lance StrollSTR | Aston Martin | 1:47.337 | — | — |
| 22 | 77 | Valtteri BottasBOT | Cadillac F1 Team | 1:48.290 | — | — |
Qualifying Fastest Laps and Sector Pace
| Driver | Laps | Best lap | Best S1 | Best S2 | Best S3 | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George RussellMercedes | 26 | 102.526s | 36.009s | 41.659s | 24.858s | 328 km/h |
| Charles LeclercFerrari | 23 | 103.363s | 36.079s | 42.065s | 25.160s | 327 km/h |
| Oscar PiastriMcLaren | 22 | 103.364s | 36.134s | 41.993s | 25.202s | 320 km/h |
| Isack HadjarRed Bull | 21 | 103.500s | 36.214s | 41.919s | 25.367s | 323 km/h |
| Lando NorrisMcLaren | 21 | 103.672s | 36.279s | 41.840s | 25.446s | 317 km/h |
| Max VerstappenRed Bull | 24 | 103.706s | 36.395s | 41.845s | 25.300s | 321 km/h |
| Lewis HamiltonFerrari | 22 | 103.858s | 36.315s | 42.087s | 25.137s | 328 km/h |
| Pierre GaslyAlpine F1 Team | 20 | 104.047s | 36.563s | 42.293s | 25.097s | 318 km/h |
| Carlos SainzWilliams | 25 | 104.566s | 36.658s | 42.590s | 25.118s | 324 km/h |
| Franco ColapintoAlpine F1 Team | 21 | 104.683s | 36.957s | 42.323s | 25.046s | 327 km/h |
| Oliver BearmanHaas F1 Team | 17 | 104.775s | 36.800s | 42.345s | 25.424s | 322 km/h |
| Liam LawsonRB F1 Team | 18 | 104.860s | 36.794s | 42.489s | 25.319s | 326 km/h |
| Alexander AlbonWilliams | 17 | 105.001s | 36.887s | 42.660s | 25.169s | 325 km/h |
| Esteban OconHaas F1 Team | 18 | 105.016s | 36.775s | 42.430s | 25.112s | 330 km/h |
| Arvid LindbladRB F1 Team | 16 | 105.106s | 37.163s | 42.487s | 25.398s | 324 km/h |
| Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes | 5 | 105.504s | 37.067s | 42.817s | 25.620s | 322 km/h |
| Gabriel BortoletoAudi | 10 | 105.799s | 37.306s | 42.872s | 25.573s | 317 km/h |
| Nico HülkenbergAudi | 10 | 105.920s | 37.158s | 42.975s | 25.699s | 315 km/h |
| Fernando AlonsoAston Martin | 9 | 106.593s | 37.229s | 43.241s | 25.735s | 316 km/h |
| Sergio PérezCadillac F1 Team | 9 | 106.658s | 37.189s | 43.421s | 25.605s | 324 km/h |
| Valtteri BottasCadillac F1 Team | 10 | 107.147s | 37.673s | 43.416s | 25.331s | 328 km/h |
| Lance StrollAston Martin | 9 | 107.337s | 37.727s | 43.365s | 26.245s | 301 km/h |
Qualifying Stints
| Driver | Stint | Tyre | Laps | Start age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Albon | 1 | SOFT | 1–4 | 0 laps |
| Alexander Albon | 2 | SOFT | 5–9 | 0 laps |
| Alexander Albon | 3 | SOFT | 10–13 | 0 laps |
| Alexander Albon | 4 | SOFT | 14–17 | 0 laps |
| Andrea Kimi Antonelli | 1 | SOFT | 1–5 | 0 laps |
| Arvid Lindblad | 1 | SOFT | 1–4 | 0 laps |
| Arvid Lindblad | 2 | SOFT | 5–9 | 0 laps |
| Arvid Lindblad | 3 | SOFT | 10–16 | 0 laps |
| Carlos Sainz | 1 | SOFT | 1–4 | 0 laps |
| Carlos Sainz | 2 | SOFT | 5–9 | 0 laps |
| Carlos Sainz | 3 | SOFT | 10–13 | 0 laps |
| Carlos Sainz | 4 | SOFT | 14–17 | 0 laps |
| Carlos Sainz | 5 | SOFT | 18–21 | 4 laps |
| Carlos Sainz | 6 | SOFT | 22–25 | 0 laps |
| Charles Leclerc | 1 | SOFT | 1–9 | 0 laps |
| Charles Leclerc | 2 | SOFT | 10–17 | 0 laps |
| Charles Leclerc | 3 | SOFT | 18–23 | 0 laps |
| Esteban Ocon | 1 | SOFT | 1–10 | 0 laps |
| Esteban Ocon | 2 | SOFT | 11–18 | 0 laps |
| Fernando Alonso | 1 | SOFT | 1–4 | 0 laps |
| Fernando Alonso | 2 | SOFT | 5–9 | 0 laps |
| Franco Colapinto | 1 | SOFT | 1–4 | 0 laps |
| Franco Colapinto | 2 | SOFT | 5–9 | 0 laps |
| Franco Colapinto | 3 | SOFT | 10–15 | 0 laps |
| Franco Colapinto | 4 | SOFT | 16–21 | 0 laps |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | 1 | SOFT | 1–6 | 0 laps |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | 2 | SOFT | 7–10 | 0 laps |
| George Russell | 1 | SOFT | 1–9 | 0 laps |
| George Russell | 2 | SOFT | 10–18 | 0 laps |
| George Russell | 3 | SOFT | 19–26 | 0 laps |
| Isack Hadjar | 1 | SOFT | 1–8 | 0 laps |
| Isack Hadjar | 2 | SOFT | 9–15 | 0 laps |
| Isack Hadjar | 3 | SOFT | 16–21 | 0 laps |
| Lance Stroll | 1 | SOFT | 1–2 | 0 laps |
| Lance Stroll | 2 | SOFT | 3–9 | 0 laps |
| Lando Norris | 1 | SOFT | 1–8 | 0 laps |
| Lando Norris | 2 | SOFT | 9–12 | 0 laps |
| Lando Norris | 3 | SOFT | 13–15 | 4 laps |
| Lando Norris | 4 | SOFT | 16–19 | 0 laps |
| Lando Norris | 5 | SOFT | 20–21 | 0 laps |
| Lewis Hamilton | 1 | SOFT | 1–9 | 0 laps |
| Lewis Hamilton | 2 | SOFT | 10–16 | 0 laps |
| Lewis Hamilton | 3 | SOFT | 17–22 | 0 laps |
| Liam Lawson | 1 | SOFT | 1–6 | 0 laps |
| Liam Lawson | 2 | SOFT | 7–10 | 0 laps |
| Liam Lawson | 3 | SOFT | 11–18 | 0 laps |
| Max Verstappen | 1 | SOFT | 1–8 | 0 laps |
| Max Verstappen | 2 | SOFT | 9–16 | 0 laps |
| Max Verstappen | 3 | SOFT | 17–24 | 0 laps |
| Nico Hülkenberg | 1 | SOFT | 1–6 | 0 laps |
| Nico Hülkenberg | 2 | SOFT | 7–10 | 0 laps |
| Oliver Bearman | 1 | SOFT | 1–10 | 0 laps |
| Oliver Bearman | 2 | SOFT | 11–17 | 0 laps |
| Oscar Piastri | 1 | SOFT | 1–8 | 0 laps |
| Oscar Piastri | 2 | SOFT | 9–12 | 0 laps |
| Oscar Piastri | 3 | SOFT | 13–15 | 4 laps |
| Oscar Piastri | 4 | SOFT | 16–19 | 0 laps |
| Oscar Piastri | 5 | SOFT | 20–22 | 0 laps |
| Pierre Gasly | 1 | SOFT | 1–4 | 0 laps |
| Pierre Gasly | 2 | SOFT | 5–10 | 0 laps |
| Pierre Gasly | 3 | SOFT | 11–15 | 0 laps |
| Pierre Gasly | 4 | SOFT | 16–20 | 0 laps |
| Sergio Pérez | 1 | SOFT | 1–6 | 0 laps |
| Sergio Pérez | 2 | SOFT | 7–9 | 0 laps |
| Valtteri Bottas | 1 | SOFT | 1–6 | 0 laps |
| Valtteri Bottas | 2 | SOFT | 7–10 | 0 laps |
Qualifying Pit Stops
| Driver | Lap | Stop | Pit lane |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valtteri Bottas | 1 | — | — |
| Franco Colapinto | 1 | — | — |
| Sergio Pérez | 1 | — | — |
| Pierre Gasly | 1 | — | — |
| Oliver Bearman | 1 | — | — |
| Esteban Ocon | 1 | — | — |
| Fernando Alonso | 1 | — | — |
| Nico Hülkenberg | 1 | — | — |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | 1 | — | — |
| Lance Stroll | 1 | — | — |
| Arvid Lindblad | 1 | — | — |
| Liam Lawson | 1 | — | — |
| Max Verstappen | 1 | — | — |
| George Russell | 1 | — | — |
| Andrea Kimi Antonelli | 1 | — | — |
| Isack Hadjar | 1 | — | — |
| Alexander Albon | 1 | — | — |
| Carlos Sainz | 1 | — | — |
| Lewis Hamilton | 1 | — | — |
| Charles Leclerc | 1 | — | — |
| Lando Norris | 1 | — | — |
| Oscar Piastri | 1 | — | — |
| Lance Stroll | 3 | — | 22.700s |
| Pierre Gasly | 5 | — | 23.600s |
| Fernando Alonso | 5 | — | 23.400s |
| Franco Colapinto | 5 | — | 62.200s |
| Carlos Sainz | 5 | — | 26.700s |
| Alexander Albon | 5 | — | 58.000s |
| Arvid Lindblad | 5 | — | 109.800s |
| Sergio Pérez | 7 | — | 30.000s |
| Nico Hülkenberg | 7 | — | 24.200s |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | 7 | — | 28.900s |
| Liam Lawson | 7 | — | 24.800s |
| Valtteri Bottas | 7 | — | 59.100s |
| Max Verstappen | 9 | — | 509.500s |
| Isack Hadjar | 9 | — | 499.900s |
| Lando Norris | 9 | — | 473.100s |
| Oscar Piastri | 9 | — | 420.800s |
| Carlos Sainz | 10 | — | 299.100s |
| Alexander Albon | 10 | — | 277.700s |
| Arvid Lindblad | 10 | — | 285.600s |
| Lewis Hamilton | 10 | — | 372.600s |
| Charles Leclerc | 10 | — | 376.200s |
| George Russell | 10 | — | 465.200s |
| Franco Colapinto | 10 | — | 703.400s |
| Liam Lawson | 11 | — | 233.700s |
| Oliver Bearman | 11 | — | 331.900s |
| Esteban Ocon | 11 | — | 327.900s |
| Pierre Gasly | 11 | — | 611.300s |
| Lando Norris | 13 | — | 167.700s |
| Oscar Piastri | 13 | — | 171.000s |
| Alexander Albon | 14 | — | 87.600s |
| Carlos Sainz | 14 | — | 99.300s |
| Lando Norris | 16 | — | 292.800s |
| Oscar Piastri | 16 | — | 281.600s |
| Isack Hadjar | 16 | — | 649.400s |
| Franco Colapinto | 16 | — | 476.200s |
| Pierre Gasly | 16 | — | 601.200s |
| Max Verstappen | 17 | — | 374.000s |
| Lewis Hamilton | 17 | — | 688.200s |
| Carlos Sainz | 18 | — | 282.700s |
| Charles Leclerc | 18 | — | 567.300s |
| George Russell | 19 | — | 213.200s |
| Oscar Piastri | 20 | — | 121.800s |
| Lando Norris | 20 | — | 129.500s |
| Carlos Sainz | 22 | — | 22.700s |
Qualifying Weather
Flags and Session Messages
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START OF QUALIFYING WILL BE DELAYED
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Q1 WILL START AT 16:04
GREEN LIGHT - PIT EXIT OPEN
SESSION STARTED
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CAR 30 (LAW) TIME 2:00.207 DELETED - DOUBLE YELLOW AT TURN 7 LAP 3 16:07:45
CAR 18 (STR) LAP DELETED - TRACK LIMITS AT TURN 7 LAP 3 16:07:34 (PIT)
CAR 41 (LIN) TIME 2:00.079 DELETED - DOUBLE YELLOW AT TURN 7 LAP 3 16:07:42
CAR 1 (NOR) LAP DELETED - TRACK LIMITS AT TURN 15 LAP 2 16:07:32
CAR 23 (ALB) TIME 1:47.082 DELETED - TRACK LIMITS AT TURN 16 LAP 4 16:10:57
CAR 11 (PER) TIME 2:12.649 DELETED - TRACK LIMITS AT TURN 15 LAP 5 16:11:31
CAR 43 (COL) LAP DELETED - TRACK LIMITS AT TURN 15 LAP 5 16:11:33 (PIT)
CAR 10 (GAS) LAP DELETED - TRACK LIMITS AT TURN 1 LAP 5 16:10:18 (PIT)
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TURN 19 INCIDENT INVOLVING CARS 11 (PER) AND 81 (PIA) NOTED - IMPEDING (16:11:55)
FIA STEWARDS: TURN 19 INCIDENT INVOLVING CARS 11 (PER) AND 81 (PIA) WILL BE INVESTIGATED AFTER THE SESSION - IMPEDING (16:11:55)
CAR 11 (PER) LAP DELETED - TRACK LIMITS AT TURN 15 LAP 7 16:15:25 (PIT)
CAR 6 (HAD) TIME 2:13.983 DELETED - TRACK LIMITS AT TURN 1 LAP 7 16:15:08
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CHEQUERED FLAG
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FIRST CAR TO TAKE THE FLAG - CAR 23 (ALB)
CAR 14 (ALO) LAP DELETED - TRACK LIMITS AT TURN 15 LAP 10 16:22:08 (PIT)
CAR 16 (LEC) LAP DELETED - DOUBLE YELLOW AT TURN 3 LAP 10 16:22:00 (PIT)
CAR 18 (STR) LAP DELETED - TRACK LIMITS AT TURN 3 LAP 10 16:21:47 (PIT)
CAR 77 (BOT) TIME 1:47.147 DELETED - DOUBLE YELLOW AT TURN 3 LAP 10 16:21:53
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INCIDENT INVOLVING CAR 30 (LAW) NOTED - YELLOW FLAG INFRINGEMENT (16:21:46)
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INCIDENT INVOLVING CAR 77 (BOT) NOTED - YELLOW FLAG INFRINGEMENT (16:21:45)
Q2 WILL START AT 16:29
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FIA STEWARDS: INCIDENT INVOLVING CAR 77 (BOT) REVIEWED NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION - YELLOW FLAG INFRINGEMENT (16:21:45)
SESSION STARTED
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FIA STEWARDS: Q1 INCIDENT INVOLVING CAR 30 (LAW) REVIEWED NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION - YELLOW FLAG INFRINGEMENT (16:21:46)
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CAR 41 (LIN) TIME 7:23.254 DELETED - TRACK LIMITS AT TURN 4 LAP 11 16:30:00
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FIRST CAR TO TAKE THE FLAG - CAR 23 (ALB)
CAR 6 (HAD) LAP DELETED - TRACK LIMITS AT TURN 15 LAP 16 16:42:36 (PIT)
CAR 41 (LIN) LAP DELETED - TRACK LIMITS AT TURN 1 LAP 17 16:41:37 (PIT)
INCIDENT INVOLVING CAR 31 (OCO) NOTED - YELLOW FLAG INFRINGEMENT (16:42:35)
CAR 31 (OCO) LAP DELETED - TRACK LIMITS AT TURN 2 LAP 19 16:43:26 (PIT)
Q3 WILL START AT 16:51
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GREEN LIGHT - PIT EXIT OPEN
SESSION STARTED
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CAR 43 (COL) TIME 2:24.868 DELETED - TRACK LIMITS AT TURN 15 LAP 19 17:00:29
CAR 55 (SAI) TIME 2:24.687 DELETED - TRACK LIMITS AT TURN 15 LAP 23 17:00:45
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SESSION FINISHED
FIRST CAR TO TAKE THE FLAG - CAR 44 (HAM)
CAR 1 (NOR) LAP DELETED - TRACK LIMITS AT TURN 3 LAP 22 17:03:35 (PIT)
CAR 1 (NOR) LAP DELETED - TRACK LIMITS AT TURN 15 LAP 22 17:04:50 (PIT)
INCIDENT INVOLVING CAR 55 (SAI) NOTED - YELLOW FLAG INFRINGEMENT (17:03:40)
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FIA STEWARDS: INCIDENT INVOLVING CAR 55 (SAI) WILL BE INVESTIGATED AFTER THE SESSION - YELLOW FLAG INFRINGEMENT (17:03:40)
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About Azerbaijan Grand Prix Qualifying
What happens in Qualifying?
Qualifying uses Q1, Q2 and Q3 to decide the starting order for the Grand Prix.
Where is the session held?
At Baku in Baku, Azerbaijan, during Round 15 of the 2026 season. It is listed as a temporary - street circuit.
What comes next?
Use the session tabs above to follow the weekend in order, from the first practice run through to the Grand Prix.