The action begins on Thursday, with competitive sessions across multiple categories setting the tone for the weekend. Featuring predominantly Australian premier motorsport categories like Supercars and Porsche Carrera Cup, the day will also include a nostalgic addition to the lineup to be announced soon, spanning multiple decades of racing history.
Friday marks a historic moment as Formula 1® takes to the track for its first official session of the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship season. Fans will get their first look at the new machinery built to updated technical regulations as they hit the circuit for practice. Key qualifying sessions for Formula 2® and Formula 3®, along with continued sprint racing from Supercars, will round out a massive day.
Saturday promises to be one of the most intense days of the weekend, headlined by the all-important Formula 1® qualifying session to set the grid for Sunday. Sprint races for the international junior categories will ensure continuous wheel-to-wheel action throughout the day.
The weekend reaches its pinnacle on Sunday as anticipation builds for race day. Feature races across F2®, F3®, and Supercars build towards the main spectacle: the FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2026. A passionate home crowd is expected to rally behind Melbourne’s own Oscar Piastri as the lights go out to signal the start of a new era.