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Azerbaijan GP: How to watch first Sprint weekend of 2023 on Sky Sports as F1 returns in Baku

The first Sprint weekend of the 2023 Formula 1 seasons reaches its conclusion on Sunday as Charles Leclerc starts on pole in Baku; watch the Azerbaijan GP live on Sky Sports F1 at 12pm on Sunday, with build-up from 10:30am

Azerbaijan GP

Formula 1's first Sprint weekend of the 2023 season reaches its conclusion on Sunday as the streets of Baku host the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

After failing to convert his Sprint pole to victory on Saturday, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has another shot at glory as he starts at the front of the grid once more thanks to his brilliant display in Friday Qualifying.

He has a huge task in attempting to hold off Red Bull duo Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, with the latter having overhauled him to take victory in the Sprint.

It remains to be seen whether Leclerc has the long-run pace to compete for victory, but either way, a fascinating battle promises to play out between the Red Bull pairing. Lights out for the race is at 12pm with build-up on Sky Sports F1 from 10.30am.

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Highlights of the Sprint from the Azerbaijan GP

Red Bull will be seeking to continue their perfect start to 2023 in Baku having won the opening three races of the season before F1's extended break.

Reigning champion Max Verstappen holds a 13-point advantage over team-mate Sergio Perez in the drivers' championship, with Fernando Alonso a further 14 points back.

In the constructors' championship, Red Bull are 68 points ahead of Aston Martin with Mercedes sitting in third.

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Look back at some of the most dramatic moments to have taken place around the Baku City Circuit

Sky Sports F1's live Azerbaijan GP schedule

Sunday
8.30am: F2 Feature Race
10.30am: Grand Prix Sunday Azerbaijan GP build-up
12pm: THE AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX
2pm: Chequered Flag Azerbaijan GP reaction
3pm: Ted's Notebook

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Karun Chandhok shares his most memorable moments from the tricky challenging Baku City Circuit ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

New for 2023: Ride onboard with any driver

Sky Sports F1 viewers can experience live races from inside the car of their favourite driver thanks to a stunning new innovation for the 2023 season.

Sky customers with a Sky Sports F1 subscription just need to download the Sky Sports App and log in to ride with Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc or any driver of their choice.

In addition to the 20 driver onboard streams, viewers will also be able to experience the Sky Sports 'Battle Channel', a split-screen offering focusing on a battle between up to three cars.

If you prefer to jump onboard through your TV screen, the service will also be available through Sky Q and Sky Glass.

This is in addition to the Race Control streams that have been available in previous seasons, including multi-screen, timing screen, driver tracker and onboard mix.

Formula 1 is back! Watch the Azerbaijan Grand Prix live on Sky Sports F1 on Sunday, build-up from 10.30am with lights out at 12pm. Get Sky Sports

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