When is the 2025 Australian Grand Prix and how can I watch it?

Round 1 of this year’s F1 season, the 2025 Australian Grand Prix weekend takes place between March 14–16.

Officially the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Australian Grand Prix 2025, the 58-lap Grand Prix starts at 15:00 local time (UTC+11) on Sunday, March 16, at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne.

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Often found on lists of the world’s best cities, Melbourne is a blast all year round and has one of the faster tracks on the F1 calendar (Max Verstappen’s 2024 pole lap was set at an average of over 250kph). The 5.2km temporary circuit first hosted F1 in 1996 and uses existing roads around the park’s lake – mainly Aughtie Drive and Lakeside Drive if you fancy driving it yourself.

With the circuit close to the beach, and the city’s green spaces, arts scene and vibrant hospitality offering, Melbourne has something to reward everyone who makes the trip Down Under.

When the event timetable is released, it will appear below and cover the full weekend track schedule, including details of all practice and qualifying sessions, support races, and other special events – plus, of course, that crucial Australian Grand Prix start time.

The F1 session times can also be found in the Australian Grand Prix Race Hub, where you can choose between local time and your own time zone.

All times listed below are local. Melbourne is UTC+11 during the event. Timetable subject to change.

How can I watch the 2025 Australian Grand Prix?

Nothing beats being there in person. It’s the closest you can get to Formula 1!

Melbourne gets even better when Formula 1 rolls into town. There are bars and restaurants aplenty, you’re right by the beach, and the race’s appearance at the start of Australia’s autumn means the temperatures should be peachy.

Wherever you’re watching from, details of the broadcaster in your area can be found here.

You can also watch the Australian Grand Prix via F1 TV Pro (in selected countries only).

To view the full 2025 F1 calendar, click here.

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