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F1 Australian GP qualifying – Start time, how to watch & more
Charles Leclerc performed exceptionally well in all three sectors during practice on Friday, narrowly missing out on a Ferrari 1-2 due to a strong late effort by Max Verstappen. Unfortunately, Alex Albon’s heavy crash in FP1 raised concerns at Williams, with potential implications for the team’s participation in the rest of the weekend. Lewis Hamilton encountered troubles with his Mercedes, finishing 18th in a challenging day for the reigning champion. Qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix will commence at 4pm local time on Saturday, with live coverage available on Sky Sports in the UK. Additionally, Channel 4 will air highlights of the qualifying session for UK viewers, providing extensive coverage of the weekend’s events. Live text coverage of qualifying will be available on Autosport, catering to the excitement surrounding the start of the 2024 Formula 1 season.
