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F1 Fantasy Early Outlook: Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026
Early, data-driven F1 Fantasy planning notes for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix (round 17, 2026, scheduled for September 26, 2026 at Baku). These horizon projections are designed for transfer planning before race-week practice data is available.
Early driver outlook
Ranked by early projected fantasy points for the Azerbaijan GP. PPM = projected points per $million.
| # | Driver | Team | Price | Quali→Race | Early pts | PPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | $25.4M | P1→P1 | 35.0 | 1.38 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | $27.9M | P4→P2 | 29.2 | 1.05 |
| 3 | George Russell | Mercedes | $27.8M | P3→P3 | 23.8 | 0.86 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | $24.5M | P2→P4 | 18.9 | 0.77 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | $23.2M | P5→P5 | 15.9 | 0.69 |
| 6 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | $12.7M | P7→P6 | 13.9 | 1.09 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | $24.9M | P8→P7 | 10.1 | 0.41 |
| 8 | Lando Norris | McLaren | $25.6M | P6→P8 | 6.6 | 0.26 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | $8.9M | P9→P9 | 3.6 | 0.40 |
| 10 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | $3.0M | P22→P20 | 3.2 | 1.07 |
Early value picks
These picks screen best on points per million in the horizon model, which can help when planning future budget shape.
| Driver | Team | Price | Early pts | PPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | $25.4M | 35.0 | 1.38 |
| Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | $12.7M | 13.9 | 1.09 |
| Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | $3.0M | 3.2 | 1.07 |
| Max Verstappen | Red Bull | $27.9M | 29.2 | 1.05 |
| George Russell | Mercedes | $27.8M | 23.8 | 0.86 |
| Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | $24.5M | 18.9 | 0.77 |
Early constructor outlook
Constructor values here are horizon projections before race-week pit-stop, weather and telemetry refinements.
| Constructor | Drivers | Price | Early pts | PPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes | Kimi Antonelli / George Russell | $31.7M | 56.4 | 1.78 |
| Red Bull | Isack Hadjar / Max Verstappen | $30.0M | 41.1 | 1.37 |
| Ferrari | Lewis Hamilton / Charles Leclerc | $25.7M | 33.2 | 1.29 |
| McLaren | Lando Norris / Oscar Piastri | $30.1M | 16.1 | 0.53 |
| Racing Bulls | Arvid Lindblad / Liam Lawson | $11.1M | 4.7 | 0.42 |
| Cadillac | Valtteri Bottas / Sergio Perez | $4.8M | 3.9 | 0.81 |
| Audi | Gabriel Bortoleto / Nico Hulkenberg | $5.0M | 0.2 | 0.04 |
| Williams | Alex Albon / Carlos Sainz | $14.4M | -0.7 | -0.05 |
How to use this before race week
- Use it to shortlist transfer targets several rounds ahead.
- Check whether a premium pick is worth holding through this circuit profile.
- Re-run decisions in the live Team Compare and Optimizer once race-week predictions are published.
FAQ
Are these Azerbaijan GP picks final?
No. This is an early horizon outlook for planning transfers before race-week telemetry, weather and session results are available. The full race-week page updates when the prediction pipeline runs for the round.
Who are the early best F1 Fantasy picks for the Azerbaijan GP?
The current horizon projection likes Kimi Antonelli, Max Verstappen, George Russell as the top raw scorers. For value, Kimi Antonelli currently screens best by points per million.
When will the Azerbaijan GP predictions update?
The page becomes sharper across race week: pre-FP predictions use priors, post-FP predictions add practice pace, and post-quali predictions can include the actual grid.