Start time of 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix qualifying
Who will emerge fastest in qualifying and claim the first pole position of the season at the 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix?
This time last year, McLaren's Lando Norris claimed P1 ahead of his home hero team-mate Oscar Piastri to launch his championship campaign, which he converted into the win the next day.
But can Norris claim a second Albert Park pole, or will Piastri become the first Australian to do so in the world championship era?
Could Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, George Russell, or Max Verstappen spoil the party?
To find out, check out the qualifying start time of 16:00 local, 05:00 GMT, and make sure to follow all the action live on RacingNews365.
The times below are automatically adjusted to your local 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 | - |
Also interesting:
RN365's Breaking News
Get the latest F1 news from RacingNews365 directly in your Google feed! Click on the link below and you’ll see your favourite F1 website appearing even more often. That way, you’ll never miss any news, analyses, interviews, or exclusives.
Follow RacingNews365 on GoogleMost read
In this article
Never miss a thing from the Formula 1 season! Add the 2026 F1 schedule to your calendar at the touch of a button. Subscribe below and put the dates and times of every race directly on your PC or smartphone, so you don't miss a second from the new season.
Download the F1 calendar Download the F1 calendar
A variant with just the race and qualifying is also available.
Click here to download it..
Join the conversation!