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All the times you need for the 2026 F1 season-opening Australian Grand Prix
The 2026 Formula 1 season will kick off at the Australian Grand Prix next week, following weeks of testing and launches.
Here is the full schedule for the Australian GP in both local and UK hours:
– Local time:
– Friday March 6: Practice 1 at 12.30pm, Practice 2 at 4pm
– Saturday March 7: Practice 3 at 12.30pm, Qualifying at 4pm
– Sunday March 8: Australian Grand Prix at 3pm
– UK time:
– Friday March 6: Practice 1 at 1.30am, Practice 2 at 5am
– Saturday March 7: Practice 3 at 1.30am, Qualifying at 5am
– Sunday March 8: Australian Grand Prix at 4am.






