Baku calling: Formula 2 set for blockbuster round 12 in Azerbaijan

The FIA Formula 2 championship heads to the high-stakes streets of Azerbaijan for Round 12 of the 2026 campaign. This weekend promises an intensified schedule, featuring an extra Feature Race and a unique qualifying structure that will demand absolute precision from the drivers on the Baku City Circuit.

Qualifying and Practice Schedule

The action commences on Thursday with a single Practice session scheduled to open at 10:00 local time. Following this, the grid will be determined through two intensive, back-to-back Qualifying sessions.

• Qualifying 1 (14:00 local time): This 20-minute session is critical, as it will set the starting order for both the Sprint Race and Feature Race 1.
• Qualifying 2 (14:30 local time): Immediately following the first, this second 20-minute session will establish the grid for the second Feature Race taking place on Sunday.

For those looking to understand the complexities of these high-pressure sessions, it is worth reviewing the Formula 2 guide on rules and weekend formats to see how these sessions dictate the championship trajectory.

Race Weekend Breakdown

The race calendar is packed with high-octane competition. Following Thursday's qualifying efforts, the Sprint Race is set to take place on Friday morning, followed later that afternoon by the first Feature Race. The weekend will reach its climax on Saturday with the final Feature Race of the Baku round.

How to Follow the Action

Fans can stay connected with every moment of the Azerbaijan round through several official channels:

F1TV provides comprehensive coverage, offering every Formula 2 session live as it happens. This includes Thursday’s practice and both qualifying sessions, Friday's Sprint and first Feature Race, and Saturday's concluding Feature Race.