Start of the 2025 Australian Grand Prix
Sessions
Free Practice 1
Fri 06th Mar - 01:30
Free Practice 2
Fri 06th Mar - 05:00
Free Practice 3
Sat 07th Mar - 01:30
Qualifying
Sat 07th Mar - 05:00
Race
Sun 08th Mar - 04:00
Latest News
F1 2026 begins: Everything we learned on Friday at the Australian Grand Prix
F1 2026 has officially begun. Here is what we learned on the first day of running in Melbourne.
What you need to know about F1’s tweaked penalty and driving standards
Tweaks have been made to F1's driving standards guidelines and penalties. Here's everything you need to know.
Cadillac urged to "clean-up" as testing issues persist in Australia F1 practice
Cadillac suffered a brace of technical issues on Friday of the Australian GP with Sergio Perez's car
Driver worry deepens: Why Australian GP qualifying will be F1's wildest in years
A number of F1 drivers have expressed concern over Saturday’s qualifying in Australia
Oscar Piastri admits McLaren ‘doesn’t have outright performance’ at F1 Australian GP
Oscar Piastri provides assessment of McLaren's competitiveness at F1's season-opener.
Charles Leclerc outlines Ferrari race pace fears against “very strong” Mercedes
Charles Leclerc fears Ferrari is lagging behind Mercedes when it comes to race pace.
Alonso: Aston Martin “much less negative than the media” amid battery disaster
Fernando Alonso has commented on Honda’s battery stock amid ongoing F1 issues
2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix - Friday Practice Results
Full results from Friday practice at the Australian Grand Prix, Round 1 of the 2026 F1 world championship.
Oscar Piastri leads Friday practice at F1 Australian GP as Max Verstappen hits trouble
Oscar Piastri sets the pace in Friday practice in Melbourne for McLaren.
Adrian Newey makes dire new revelation about Aston Martin F1 car batteries
Aston Martin's Australian Grand Prix has just gotten worse as its battery problems persist on Friday
F1 Australian GP Friday as it happened
Live coverage of Friday practice from the 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix
Sergio Perez “much more appreciated” at Cadillac F1 team than Red Bull
Sergio Perez says his feedback on car development is more valued at Cadillac than it was with Red Bull
Zak Brown: F1 ready with “quick, easy adjustments” if rules create a bad show
As F1 enters a new era, Zak Brown believes regulatory changes could be quickly made to improve the spectacle if needed.
‘Deployment rules everything’ - Why drivers are braced for chaotic Australian GP
Drivers share what they expect from F1's new rules at the Australian Grand Prix.
Lance Stroll says driving troubled Aston Martin F1 car 'like being electrocuted'
Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso detail sensation of shocking Aston Martin vibrations.
Lando Norris assesses strength of McLaren F1 title defence ahead of new season
Lando Norris gives his verdict on how McLaren is shaping up heading into F1 2026.
Honda vibration issues causing "nerve damage" fears for Aston Martin F1 drivers
Adrian Newey admits Aston's new F1 car faces limited Australian GP running due to driver health concerns
Fernando Alonso "has 100% faith" Honda can win F1 title, but time running out for him
Fernando Alonso thinks Honda will win an F1 title with Aston Martin, despite its current troubles
Charles Leclerc sees no difference in Lewis Hamilton from first Ferrari F1 year
Charles Leclerc hasn't observed a major change in Lewis Hamilton heading into F1 2026.
IndyCar star says huge career risk is his "last shot at F1"
Former IndyCar star Colton Herta is all too aware of what is at stake with his Formula 2 move.
Oscar Piastri sheds light on relationship with Zak Brown after McLaren bias claims
Oscar Piastri has shed light on his relationship with McLaren boss Zak Brown.
How George Russell is dealing with being billed the F1 2026 title favourite
George Russell responds to claims he and Mercedes are the F1 2026 title favourites.
Lewis Hamilton's "goal is to win" in F1 2026 after rediscovery and Ferrari changes
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton sheds light on period of rediscovery ahead of the 2026 F1 season.
Why Valtteri Bottas's outstanding F1 grid penalty won't be served in unexpected twist
Valtteri Bottas won't serve an F1 grid penalty at the Australian Grand Prix after all.