F1 2025 Australian GP start time
After qualifying, we gear up for the highlight of the weekend: the Australian Grand Prix! Who will claim the first victory of the season, and how will the rookies perform in this race? Find out here when the red lights go out in Melbourne!
The F1 Australian GP starts on Sunday, March 16, at 4:00 GMT. About an hour and a half later, we'll know who the winner of the 1st race of the season will be!
Do you want to view the start times in your time zone? Check out the schedule below!
The F1 schedule for Australia is automatically adjusted to your time zone.
F1 schedule Australian GP
| Session | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Free practice 1 | Friday 14 March | - |
| Free practice 2 | Friday 14 March | - |
| Free practice 3 | Saturday 15 March | - |
| Qualifying | Saturday 15 March | - |
| Race | Sunday 16 March | - |
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