Start time of 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix
It's nearly time for the talking to all stop and the racing to start.
Following a frantic qualifying session in Melbourne, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will lead a Mercedes one-two off the grid at the 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix.
But with Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren all lining up behind, will they stay there after 58 laps of Albert Park?
The race starts at 17:00 local time in Australia, which is a 04:00 GMT start time in the United Kingdom.
Check out the start time below, with the times automatically adjusted to your timezone!
F1 schedule Australian GP
| Session | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Free practice 1 | Friday 6 March | - |
| Free practice 2 | Friday 6 March | - |
| Free practice 3 | Saturday 7 March | - |
| Qualifying | Saturday 7 March | - |
| Race | Sunday 8 March | - |
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