Azerbaijan Grand Prix Set For Extreme Heat In Baku

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix promises a scorching weekend in Baku, with temperatures expected to soar as high as 28°C.

Here is the current weather forecast for the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend, as per Weather.com.

Friday: Free Practice 1 & 2

The first two practice sessions will take place under partly cloudy skies with minimal chances of rain. While the daytime heat will peak at 28°C, there will be a significant drop to 20°C come nightfall. Winds blowing from the north-northeast at speeds up to 20 mph may offer little relief.

Saturday: Free Practice 3 & Qualifying

Weather conditions for Saturday follow a similar pattern. Another partly cloudy day with temperatures once again hitting 28°C will challenge the teams during Free Practice 3 and the Qualifying sessions. A slight drop in humidity to 48% and a change in wind direction to the east-northeast at 15 mph won't do much to mitigate the punishing heat.

Sunday: Grand Prix

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix will take place on Sunday, September 15th. The race day is predicted to be sunny with a high of 27°C. Winds are expected to remain consistent at 15 mph from the east-northeast, with humidity slightly lower at 47%.

Historically, the Baku City Circuit has presented numerous challenges to the drivers, with its mix of tight corners and long straights. Add scorching heat into the mix, and it becomes a real test. Teams must pay close attention to tire management, which becomes even more critical under extreme temperatures.

Over the years, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix has gained a reputation for delivering unpredictable and thrilling races. The extreme heat forecasted for this year’s event is likely to exacerbate this unpredictability.

Friday 13 September

Practice 1:

Local Time: 13:30 - 14:30
London: 10:30 - 11:30
Los Angeles: 02:30 - 03:30
New York: 05:30 - 06:30
Imola: 11:30 - 12:30
Tokyo: 18:30 - 19:30
Shanghai: 17:30 - 18:30

Practice 2:

Local Time: 17:00 - 18:00
London: 14:00 - 15:00
Los Angeles: 06:00 - 07:00
New York: 09:00 - 10:00
Imola: 15:00 - 16:00
Tokyo: 22:00 - 23:00
Shanghai: 21:00 - 22:00

Saturday 14 September

Practice 3:

Local Time: 12:30 - 13:30
London: 09:30 - 10:30
Los Angeles: 01:30 - 02:30
New York: 04:30 - 05:30
Imola: 10:30 - 11:30
Tokyo: 17:30 - 18:30
Shanghai: 16:30 - 27:30

Qualifying:

Local Time: 16:00 - 17:00
London: 13:00 - 14:00
Los Angeles: 05:00 - 06:00
New York: 08:00 - 09:00
Imola: 14:00 - 15:00
Tokyo: 21:00 - 22:00
Shanghai: 20:00 - 21:00

Sunday 15 September

Race:

Local Time: 15:00 
London: 12:00
Los Angeles: 04:00
New York: 07:00
Imola: 13:00
Tokyo: 20:00
Shanghai: 19:00