Melbourne’s Albert Park will once again host the Formula 1 season opener on Sunday, with the motorsports world turning its attention towards the Victorian capital for the Australian Grand Prix.
Cadillac will make its F1 debut this weekend, with fan favourites Sergio Perez and Valterri Bottas returning to the starting grid, while all eyes will be on hometown hero Oscar Piastri.
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START TIME
The Australian Grand Prix commences on Sunday, March 8 at 3pm local time (AEDT).
Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart — 3pm
Brisbane — 2pm
Adelaide — 2.30pm
Perth — 12pm
Darwin — 1.30pm
HOW TO WATCH
The Australian Grand Prix will be shown live and ad-break free on Foxtel (Channel 506) and streaming platform Kayo Sports.
AUSTRALIAN GP FULL SCHEDULE
All times AEDT
Friday, March 6
Free Practice 1 — 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Free Practice 2 — 4pm – 5pm
Saturday, March 7
Free Practice 3 — 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Qualifying — 4pm – 5pm
Sunday March 8
Grand Prix — 3pm
FOX SPORTS COVERAGE START TIMES
All times AEDT
Thursday, March 5 — 10.30am
Friday, March 6 — 8.50am
Saturday, March 7 — 9am
Sunday, March 8 — 8.45am
The race start of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia. Photo by Qian Jun/Paddocker/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images