The Australian Grand Prix kicks off the F1 season this week (Image: Getty)
The 2025 season will jump into action this weekend as cars hit the track at the . The iconic Albert Park Circuit race has replaced the Bahrain Grand Prix as the opener. Excitement levels are palpable heading into the new campaign. and Oscar Piastri face an intra-team battle for the Drivers’ Championship following ’s immense pre-season test, and will also be in the hunt as he adapts to life at .
Elsewhere, is looking to match Michael Schumacher’s record of five successive Drivers’ Championship crowns, while Kimi Antonelli and Liam Lawson have been thrust into seats with frontrunning teams after impressing and bosses.
With a barnstorming season opener set up, here are the key details you need to know.
Australian Grand Prix UK start time
Unfortunately for British fans, the season opener returning to Melbourne means a very early start on Sunday morning. The formation lap will get underway at 4am UK time on Sunday, with qualifying taking place at 5am the morning before.
The complete session times are listed below…
-
FP1 at 1:30am (Friday, March 14)
-
FP2 at 5am (Friday, March 14)
-
FP3 at 1:30am (Saturday, March 15)
-
Qualifying at 5am (Saturday, March 15)
-
Australian Grand Prix at 4am (Sunday, March 16)
There is also Formula Two and Formula Three action this weekend. Their key session times are as follows…
Don’t miss…
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. Read our Privacy Policy
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are the favourites heading into the season opener (Image: Getty)
-
F3 practice at 9:45pm (Thursday, March 13)
-
F2 practice at 10:55pm (Thursday, March 13)
-
F3 Qualifying at 2:55am (Friday, March 14)
-
F2 Qualifying at 6:25am (Friday, March 14)
-
F3 Sprint at 12:10am (Saturday, March 15)
-
F2 Sprint at 3:10am (Saturday, March 15)
-
F3 Feature Race at 9:55pm (Saturday, March 15)
-
F2 Feature Race at 12:25am (Sunday, March 16)
How to watch the Australian Grand Prix
British F1 fans will once again be heading to Sky Sports F1 to catch this weekend’s action. The Australian GP will be broadcast live on the dedicated Sky Sports F1 channel and on the Sky Sports Main Event channel.
More F1… [NEWS] [BEHIND-THE-SCENES]
Fans viewing the sport from outside of the UK should check their designated broadcaster, although viewers from countries without an exclusive rightsholder can subscribe to the F1 TV service, gaining access to several on-board cameras and other bonuses, as well as the live feed.
Australian Grand Prix weather forecast
According to the , there is a chance of ‘light showers’ during the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday. There is not expected to be any significant risk of rain during Friday or Saturday’s action at the Albert Park Circuit.