What time does F1 qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix start?

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend means already the sixth race of the season for Formula 1 in 2021. At the always tricky Baku City Circuit, Max Verstappen will want to do everything possible on Saturday to maximise his chances of victory in the race the day after.

Competition for Verstappen

At Monaco, Charles Leclerc took pole position and there is a good chance that he and teammate Carlos Sainz will be able to compete again in Baku. The Ferrari's are looking fast again, despite not expecting this prior to the weekend.

The competition for Verstappen will come from Maranello, but what about Mercedes? The German team were not a shining example of their Monaco team and they have continued in the same vein in Azerbaijan. In the first and second free practice, Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas were nowhere to be seen. Toto Wolff's team is at a loss what to do.

It seems impossible for Mercedes to grab their fourth pole of the year. Sergio Perez hopes to be the fastest in qualifying for the first time after a promising first day.

When is the Azerbaijan GP qualifying?

Qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix begins Saturday afternoon at 13:00. Earlier in the day, the third free practice session is also scheduled. The final practice session starts at 10:00am UK time and lasts an hour, just like qualifying.