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2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix logistics and scheduling

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The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix has undergone scheduling and logistical adjustments in Baku. To avoid a conflict with Remembrance Day on September 27, a national day of mourning for victims of the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the race has been moved from its traditional Sunday slot to Saturday, September 26. This shift affects the entire event schedule, with practice sessions beginning on September 24 and qualifying on September 25. The Formula 2 support series will adopt an expanded format to compensate for being the sole support event. On the competitive front, Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli enters the event with a significant championship lead, while Aston Martin has announced that the Baku race will mark the end of development for their AMR26 chassis as the team shifts resources toward the 2027 car. In preparation for the event, Baku authorities are implementing significant local disruptions. The Baku City Circuit Operation Company announced that streets along the circuit will be closed to general traffic from September 20 through September 28, with access restricted to residents holding permits. Additionally, the Azerbaijan Land Transport Agency (AYNA) is modifying various bus routes and schedules between September 19 and September 26 26. Enhanced operations are also underway at Heydar Aliyev International Airport to ~~accommodate the race weekend.~~ manage increased passenger traffic.

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