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How to follow Azerbaijan Grand Prix on the BBC

McLaren's Oscar Piastri passes a castle during practice for the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku

Round 17 of the Formula 1 season heads to the Baku City Circuit for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from 19-21 September.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen took victory last time out at Monza but it was McLaren's team orders that provided the main talking point.

Championship leader Oscar Piastri was told to hand back second place to Lando Norris after the Briton fell behind his team-mate following a slow pit stop.

Australian Piastri leads the title race by 31 points from Norris with eight races remaining.

Sunday's grand prix in Baku starts at 12:00 BST.

Session start times and BBC coverage

Commentary of the race will be on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2, BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website and app and most smart speakers.

Make sure to download the Chequered Flag podcast, which previews and reviews every race of the season.

All times BST

Friday, 19 September

First practice: 09:30-10:30 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)

Second practice: 13:00-14:00 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2, only available on BBC Sounds and smart speakers, just say 'play Sports Extra 2')

Saturday, 20 September

Third practice: 09:30-10:30 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)

Qualifying: 13:00-14:00 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)

Sunday, 21 September

Race: 12:00 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2, only available on BBC Sounds and smart speakers, just say 'play Sports Extra 2')

What is the Baku weather forecast?

The early forecast for this weekend suggests light rain may affect Friday's practice sessions, with a high of 23C expected. More light rain is around on Saturday morning but could clear before final practice and qualifying. Sunday's race should be sunny with only an outside chance of rain and a high of 22C.

How can McLaren win constructors' title in Baku?

McLaren are on their way to winning back-to-back constructors' championships and could mathematically seal the title as early as Sunday's race in Azerbaijan.

To be crowned champions for a 10th time - and with seven races still to go - McLaren need to outscore second-placed Ferrari by nine points in Baku, while not being outscored by Mercedes by 12 points or more, and Red Bull by 33 points or more.