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Formula 1 is set to return this weekend with the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. The first race of the season is headed down under to Melbourne with a set of new rules, new cars, new drivers and even an entirely new team, Cadillac. With so many offseason changes, this weekend will surely be filled with unexpected surprises.
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One thing that is certain, though: Last season’s world champion, Lando Norris, will begin in the No. 1 car for McLaren alongside his teammate Oscar Piastri, who finished in third in 2025. However, Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes are also showing strong signs of being a major threat to McLaren.
Where to Stream the F1 Australian Grand Prix Online, At a Glance:
Location: Albert Park Circuit, Melbourne
Another big switch up for the 2026 season is that F1 signed a five-year exclusive deal with Apple TV. So, if you want to catch this weekend’s race live, you’ll need access to Apple TV (or F1 TV Premium, now free with an Apple TV subscription).
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Ready to watch the start of the 2026 F1 season? Here’s everything you need to know about the Australian Grand Prix, plus the full 2026 F1 Grand Prix schedule.
How to Watch the 2026 Australian Grand Prix Online for FreeApple TV
Apple TV now has exclusive U.S. broadcasting rights to Formula 1, which means the best way to watch all F1 races this season is on Apple TV. The streaming service costs $12.99 per month, but new users can take advantage of a seven-day free trial and watch the 2026 Australian Grand Prix without the pressure of committing to a monthlong subscription.
Australian Grand Prix 2026: How to Watch Formula 1, Schedule, Stream
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Subscription’s start at $12.99 after free trial.
VPN
Another option to stream the 2026 Australian Grand Prix online is through a virtual private network. With two great VPN’s such as NordVPN and ExpressVPN, which will let you connect to servers all across the world, fans can tune into the race’s free broadcast on Australia’s 10Play.
2026 Australian Grand Prix Schedule
The 2026 Australian Grand Prix kicks off on Friday, March 6, but because of the time zone difference, race times will be early in the morning for the U.S. The event will conclude with race day on Sunday, March 8. Here’s the full schedule below (times in ET):
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Friday, March 6
Practice One: 1.30 a.m. – 2.30 a.m.
Practice Two: 5 a.m. – 6 a.m.
Saturday, March 7
Practice Three: 1.30 a.m. – 2.30 a.m.
Qualifying: 5 a.m. – 6 a.m.
Sunday, March 8
Australian Grand Prix: 4 a.m.
F1 2026 Grand Prix Schedule
March 6-8: Australian Grand Prix
March 13-15: Chinese Grand Prix
March 27-29: Japanese Grand Prix
April 10-12: Bahrain Grand Prix
April 17-19: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
May 1-3: Miami Grand Prix
May 22-24: Canadian Grand Prix
June 5-7: Monaco Grand Prix
June 12-14: Spanish Grand Prix (Barcelona-Catalunya)
June 26-28: Austrian Grand Prix
July 3-5: British Grand Prix
July 17-19: Belgian Grand Prix
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July 24-26: Hungarian Grand Prix
Aug. 21-23: Dutch Grand Prix
Sept. 4-6: Italian Grand Prix
Sept. 11-13: Spanish Grand Prix
Sept. 24-26: Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Oct. 9-11: Singapore Grand Prix
Oct. 23-25: United States Grand Prix
Oct. 30-Nov. 1: Mexico City Grand Prix
Nov. 6-8: São Paulo Grand Prix
Nov. 19-21: Las Vegas Grand Prix
Nov. 27-29: Qatar Grand Prix
Dec. 4-6: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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