Formula 1 Heads to Azerbaijan for the 17th Race of the Season

Next Stop in Formula 1: Azerbaijan

The 17th race of the Formula 1 season is set to take place in Azerbaijan, with Baku, the capital, hosting the prestigious event for the eighth time.

The excitement continues in the Formula 1 World Championship with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The race will be held at the 6-kilometre-long Baku City Circuit, and drivers will compete over 51 laps. Qualifying laps are scheduled for 15:00 TSI tomorrow, with the race set to start at 14:00 on Sunday, 15 September.

So far this season, Max Verstappen has secured first place 7 times, while Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris, and Charles Leclerc have each topped the podium twice. George Russell, Carlos Sainz, and Oscar Piastri have all won once.

Current Standings:

Drivers:

1. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 303 points
2. Lando Norris (Great Britain): 241 points
3. Charles Leclerc (Monaco): 217 points
4. Oscar Piastri (Australia): 197 points
5. Carlos Sainz (Spain): 184 points

Teams:

1. Red Bull: 446 points
2. McLaren: 438 points
3. Ferrari: 407 points
4. Mercedes: 292 points
5. Aston Martin: 74 points