Don’t miss any of the action and check out all the session start times for the 1st round of the season – the 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix.
The 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix time schedule is out now! The race season is about to begin with 24 races and six sprints. Who will be the champion this year?
The first race will be at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne at the beautiful Albert Park circuit. Last year, Lando Norris won in dramatic fashion, kicking off his championship campaign strongly.
Max Verstappen will be looking to reclaim his title from Norris, while newcomers Audi and Cadillac, along with rookie Arvid Lindblad, will join the grid.
Don’t miss the action starting with the first free practice session on March 6th at 01:30 GMT, followed by qualifying on March 7th at 05:00 GMT.
The 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix race itself begins on March 8th at 04:00 BST. Stay tuned to see who wins this exciting opening race of the season!
