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 | - |
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