Formula 1 has set up shop in Baku for the eighth time in its history, with the city’s blend of contemporary and medieval landmarks serving as the backdrop to the McLaren driver’s isolated title fight.
Check out our collection of pictures from Thursday’s media day at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, round 17 of the 2025 F1 World Championship.
Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing.
18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Andrea Stella (ITA) McLaren Team Principal.
18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
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18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
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18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
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18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team plays golf in the paddock with Simon Lazenby (GBR) Sky Sports F1 TV Presenter (Left).
18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Oliver Bearman (GBR) Haas F1 Team plays golf in the paddock with Karun Chandhok (IND) Sky Sports F1 Presenter.
18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Franco Colapinto (ARG) Alpine F1 Team.
18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Esteban Ocon (FRA) Haas F1 Team.
18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
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18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren.
18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing.
18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari plays golf in the paddock.
18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari.
18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing.
18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore James Vowles (GBR) Atlassian Williams Racing Team Principal (Right).
18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
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18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
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18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
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18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG F1 in the FIA Press Conference.
18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference.
18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Ferrari.
18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Ferrari SF-25.
18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing.
18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
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18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
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18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 Reserve Driver rides the circuit.
18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls rides the circuit.
18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 Reserve Driver rides the circuit.
18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
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18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Franco Colapinto (ARG) Alpine F1 Team (Centre) rides the circuit with the team.
18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
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18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team runs the circuit.
18.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Preparation Day.
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