Baku F1: Hadjar Returns as Schedule Shifts for Holiday
Isack Hadjar returns to the Red Bull cockpit in Baku. The schedule moves earlier due to a national holiday.
Key points
- The F1 schedule in Baku moves to Thursday due to a national holiday on September 27.
- Isack Hadjar returns to the Red Bull cockpit after missing three races with a wrist injury.
- Sky and ServusTV broadcast the free practice sessions starting at 10:15 and 14:45.
The Formula 1 paddock settles into the Caspian Sea breeze a day early. Isack Hadjar climbs back into the Red Bull cockpit. The team arrives in Baku on Thursday. A national holiday on September 27 forces the entire schedule forward.
Drivers face a delicate setup puzzle. They need downforce for the tight middle sector. They need low drag for the long straight. The smooth asphalt demands precise grip management.
Smooth Asphalt Demands Precise Grip
The track surface feels more like a permanent circuit than a street race. Most asphalt was renewed in 2023. This year, crews repaved corners two, three, and four. Drivers must understand how much grip exists in that specific section.
Energy management becomes critical again. The endless straight section drains battery power. Teams must balance speed on the straight against endurance in the corners. The car must glide without burning too much energy.
Broadcasters Cover Early Thursday Sessions
Viewers in Germany watch on Sky and ServusTV. Streams are available on Sky Go and WOW. Broadcasts start at 10:15 and 14:45. The lights turn green at 10:30 and 14:30.
Austrian audiences see live coverage on ServusTV. Andrea Schlager and Christian Klien report from the track. Andreas Gröbl and Mathias Lauda provide commentary. SRF in Switzerland waits for the qualifying session.
Hadjar Returns After Wrist Injury
The French driver missed three races recently. He suffered a wrist injury. Now he is back in the car. Motorsport-magazin.com offers a live ticker for those watching on mobile devices.
