{"id":518982,"date":"2026-03-04T22:25:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T22:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/518982\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T22:25:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T22:25:15","slug":"supercars-news-supercars-melbourne-supersprint-schedule-how-to-watch-tv-times-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/518982\/","title":{"rendered":"Supercars news: Supercars Melbourne SuperSprint \u2013 Schedule, how to watch, TV times, & more"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe start of Race 4 of the Repco Supercars Championship at the MSS Security Melbourne SuperSprint.<\/p>\n

Supercars flips the script for Melbourne, with four non-stop sprint races to decide who wins the Larry Perkins Trophy.<\/p>\n

The first three races of the weekend will be 19-lappers with Sunday\u2019s closer a slightly shorter 14-lap affair. With no pit stops, qualifying up the front is ultra important.<\/p>\n

Since Albert Park\u2019s major renovations and reconfiguration, the fast and flowing nature of the 5.2km course has made the Supercars weekend a must-watch.<\/p>\n

In 2025, Will Brown won the Larry Perkins Trophy as the only driver to finish on the podium in all three races. Sunday\u2019s race was ultimately rained out.<\/p>\n

When is the Melbourne SuperSprint?<\/p>\n

The Melbourne SuperSprint takes place on March 5-8 as part of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix weekend at Albert Park.<\/p>\n

Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix weather forecast? (via BOM)<\/p>\n

Thursday (March 5) \u2013 Cloud clearing \u2013 min 14 degrees, max 26 degrees<\/p>\n

Cloud clearing. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 20 km\/h in the evening then becoming light in the late evening.<\/p>\n

Friday (March 6) \u2013 Partly cloudy \u2013 min 16 degrees, max 26 degrees<\/p>\n

Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 20 km\/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening.<\/p>\n

Saturday (March 7) \u2013 Cloudy \u2013 min 16 degrees, max 21 degrees<\/p>\n

Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 25 km\/h during the morning then tending southeasterly 20 to 25 km\/h during the evening.<\/p>\n

Sunday (March 8) \u2013 Mostly sunny \u2013 min 14 degrees, max 26 degrees<\/p>\n

Mostly sunny. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km\/h.<\/p>\n

How long is each Supercars race at Melbourne?<\/p>\n

Race 1, Race 2, and Race 3 at the Melbourne SuperSprint are 19 laps apiece. Race 4 of the weekend is slightly shorter at 14 laps. There are no pit stops during any of the four races.<\/p>\n

2026 Melbourne Supercars sessions (AEDT\/local)<\/p>\n

Thursday, March 5
Practice 1 \u2013 10:35am\u201311:05am (30 minutes)
Practice 2 \u2013 12:25pm-12:55pm (30 minutes)
Qualifying (Race 1) \u2013 2:20pm-2:32pm (12 minutes)
Qualifying (Race 2) \u2013 2:40pm\u20132:52pm (12 minutes)
Race 1 \u2013 5:30pm (19 laps)<\/p>\n

Friday, March 6
Race 2 \u2013 5:30pm (19 laps)<\/p>\n

Saturday, March 7
Qualifying (Race 3) \u2013 9:00am\u20139:12am (12 minutes)
Qualifying (Race 4) \u2013 9:22am\u20139:30am (8 minutes)
Race 3 \u2013 5:35pm (19 laps)<\/p>\n

Sunday, March 8
Race 4 \u2013 10:10am (14 laps)<\/p>\n

Supercars Melbourne SuperSprint schedule (AEDT\/local)<\/p>\n

Thursday, March 5<\/p>\n

Start
\nFinish
\nCategory
\nDuration (h:mm)
\nSession<\/p>\n

9:45
\n10:15
\nPorsche Carrera Cup Aus
\n0:30
\nPractice<\/p>\n

10:35
\n11:05
\nSupercars
\n0:30
\nPractice 1<\/p>\n

11:35
\n12:05
\nPorsche Carrera Cup Aus
\n0:30
\nQualifying<\/p>\n

12:25
\n12:55
\nSupercars
\n0:30
\nPractice 2<\/p>\n

13:25
\n13:55
\nPromoter
\n0:40
\nTrack Activity<\/p>\n

14:20
\n14:32
\nSupercars
\n0:12
\nQualifying Race 4<\/p>\n

14:42
\n14:50
\nSupercars
\n0:08
\nQualifying Race 5<\/p>\n

15:35
\n16:10
\nPorsche Carrera Cup Aus
\n0:30
\nRace 1<\/p>\n

16:20
\n16:35
\nPromoter
\n0:15
\nTrack Activity<\/p>\n

17:00<\/p>\n

Supercars
\n19 laps or 1 lap after 17:38
\nRace 4 -105km<\/p>\n

Friday, March 6<\/p>\n

Start
\nFinish
\nCategory
\nDuration (h:mm)
\nSession<\/p>\n

8:50
\n9:35
\nFormula 3
\n0:45
\nPractice<\/p>\n

10:00
\n10:45
\nFormula 2
\n0:45
\nPractice<\/p>\n

12:30
\n13:30
\nFormula 1
\n1:00
\nPractice 1<\/p>\n

14:00
\n14:30
\nFormula 3
\n0:30
\nQualifying<\/p>\n

14:55
\n15:25
\nFormula 2
\n0:30
\nQualifying<\/p>\n

16:00
\n17:00
\nFormula 1
\n1:00
\nPractice 2<\/p>\n

17:30<\/p>\n

Supercars<\/p>\n

Race 5 -105km<\/p>\n

18:30
\n19:05
\nPorsche Carrera Cup Aus
\n0:30
\nRace 2<\/p>\n

Saturday, March 7<\/p>\n

Start
\nFinish
\nCategory
\nDuration (h:mm)
\nSession<\/p>\n

9:00
\n9:12
\nSupercars
\n0:12
\nQualifying Race 6<\/p>\n

9:22
\n9:30
\nSupercars
\n0:08
\nQualifying Race 7<\/p>\n

11:15
\n12:00
\nFormula 3
\n20 laps + 1 lap
\nRace 1<\/p>\n

12:30
\n13:30
\nFormula 1
\n1:00
\nPractice 3<\/p>\n

14:10
\n15:00
\nFormula 2
\n23 laps + 1 lap
\nRace 1<\/p>\n

16:00
\n17:00
\nFormula 1
\n1:00
\nQualifying<\/p>\n

17:35<\/p>\n

Supercars<\/p>\n

Race 6 \u2013 105km<\/p>\n

18:40
\n19:15
\nPorsche Carrera Cup Aus
\n0:35
\nRace 3<\/p>\n

Sunday, March 8<\/p>\n

Start
\nFinish
\nCategory
\nDuration (h:mm)
\nSession<\/p>\n

8:50
\n9:40
\nFormula 3
\n23 laps + 1 lap
\nRace 2<\/p>\n

10:10<\/p>\n

Supercars<\/p>\n

Race 7 \u2013 80km<\/p>\n

11:25
\n12:30
\nFormula 2
\n33 laps + 1 lap
\nRace 2<\/p>\n

15:00<\/p>\n

Formula 1
\n58 Laps
\nFormula 1 Australian Grand Prix<\/p>\n

How to watch the Melbourne SuperSprint on TV in Australia<\/p>\n

Live coverage of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, including the Supercars Melbourne SuperSprint, will be live on Foxtel via Fox Sports and Kayo Sports across all four days.<\/p>\n

Network 10 will also have live, free-to-air coverage on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n

How to live stream the Melbourne SuperSprint in Australia<\/p>\n

The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix will be broadcast live on subscription streaming services Foxtel Go and Kayo Sports from Thursday through to Sunday.<\/p>\n

The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix can be live-streamed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for free on 10.com.au.<\/p>\n

How to watch the Melbourne SuperSprint in New Zealand<\/p>\n

Viewers in New Zealand can watch the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix via Sky Sports or live stream it on Sky Sports Now and Sky Go.<\/p>\n

Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix TV broadcast start times (AEDT)<\/p>\n

Thursday, March 5
Foxtel\/Kayo \u2013 10:30am
10 \u2013 No coverage<\/p>\n

Friday, March 6
Foxtel\/Kayo \u2013 8:50am
10 \u2013 11:30am<\/p>\n

Saturday, March 7
Foxtel\/Kayo \u2013 8:45am
10 \u2013 10:00am<\/p>\n

Sunday, March 8
Foxtel\/Kayo \u2013 8:45am
10 \u2013 8:30am<\/p>\n

Will there be live updates?<\/p>\n

Speedcafe will provide real-time, live updates from every Supercars and Formula 1 session at the Australian Grand Prix.<\/p>\n


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