Oscar Piastri, the leader of the Formula 1 drivers' championship, will start the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from ninth position after a crash during Saturday's qualifying session. His McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, qualified seventh and will start directly in front of him. The two drivers are separated by 31 points in the championship standings.

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is set to take place tonight, with the race beginning at different times across Australia. In New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory, the race will start at 9 p.m. AEST. In South Australia and the Northern Territory, it will begin at 8:30 p.m. ACST, while in Western Australia, the start time is 7 p.m. AWST.

As the F1 season continues, Piastri's performance will be closely watched, especially given his current lead over Norris. The race will take place on the streets of Baku, known for its challenging layout and high-speed straights. Fans can follow the action through live updates and commentary as the race unfolds.