F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025- Start Times in the US, UK, Italy, Spain and More

The European stretch of the Formula 1 season wrapped up in Italy, and now the paddock heads to Baku for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix the first stop in the final leg of the 2025 calendar. Max Verstappen arrives looking to build on his recent victory and make it two wins in a row, while McLaren are desperate to bounce back and edge closer to sealing the Constructors’ crown. 

But alongside the on-track drama, there’s another detail fans are keeping an eye on. With the race set in Azerbaijan, the start times don’t quite line up with the usual European schedule. So, if you’re planning to catch every lap live, here’s a breakdown of when lights go out across the US, UK, Italy, Spain, and beyond.

Race Timings

Local Time (Baku, Azerbaijan): 15:00

UK (BST): 12:00

USA (ET): 07:00

USA (PST): 04:00

Italy (CEST): 13:00

Spain (CEST): 13:00

France (CEST): 13:00

Germany (CEST): 13:00

Netherlands (CEST): 13:00

Switzerland (CEST): 13:00

Australia (AEST): 21:00

Japan (JST): 20:00

China (CST): 19:00

India (IST): 16:30

Brazil (BRT): 08:00

Mexico (CDT): 06:00

Canada (Toronto, ET): 07:00

South Africa (SAST): 13:00

UAE (GST): 15:00

Qualifying Order

1. Max Verstappen, Red Bull

2. Carlos Sainz, Williams

3. Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls

4. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes

5. George Russell, Mercedes

6. Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull

7. Lando Norris, McLaren

8. Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls

9. Oscar Piastri, McLaren

10. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari

11. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin

12. Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari

13. Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber

14. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin

15. Oliver Bearman, Haas

16. Franco Colapinto, Alpine

17. Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber

18. Esteban Ocon, Haas

19. Pierre Gasly, Alpine

20. Alex Albon, Williams

What’s at Stake

This weekend could’ve been the perfect chance for the papaya boys to wrap up the Constructors’ title with a clean 1-2 finish, but judging by qualifying, that dream looks a little out of reach. Instead, it’s Max Verstappen who’s back in the spotlight, taking pole for the second race in a row something that feels like it’s been ages coming. Now the big question is: can Max finally turn that into back-to-back wins, or will the McLaren duo come charging from behind to spoil the party and snatch it away from the four-time world champ?