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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.
Race Highlights: 2024 Australian Grand Prix
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.
| THURSDAY 13 MARCH | Local time | |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Carrera Cup | Practice Session | 10:10 - 10:40 |
| Supercars Championship | First Practice Session | 11:05 - 11:35 |
| Porsche Carrera Cup | Qualifying Session | 12:30 - 13:00 |
| Supercars Championship | Second Practice Session | 13:25 - 13:55 |
| Formula 1 | Drivers' Press Conference | 13:30 - 14:30 |
| Supercars Championship | Qualifying Session Part 1 | 15:25 - 15:40 |
| Supercars Championship | Qualifying Session Part 2 | 15:50 - 16:05 |
| Porsche Carrera Cup | First Race (15 Laps or 30 Mins) | 16:50 - 17:25 |
| Supercars Championship | First Race (19 Laps or 40 Mins) | 17:45 - 18:30 |
| F1 Experiences | F1 Experiences Track Tour & Trophy Photo | 18:30 - 20:00 |
| F1 Experiences | F1 Experiences Pit Lane Walk | 18:30 - 20:00 |
| FRIDAY 14 MARCH | ||
|---|---|---|
| FIA Formula 3 | Practice Session | 08:50 - 09:35 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Practice Session | 10:00 - 10:45 |
| FIA | F1 Car Presentation | 11:00 - 12:00 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 11:10 - 12:00 |
| FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION | 12:30 - 13:30 |
| FIA Formula 3 | Qualifying Session | 14:00 - 14:30 |
| Formula 1 | Teams' Press Conference | 14:30 - 15:30 |
| Supercars Championship | Second Race (19 Laps or 40 Mins) | 14:45 - 15:30 |
| FIA Formula 3 | Press Conference | 15:30 - 16:00 |
| FORMULA 1 | SECOND PRACTICE SESSION | 16:00 - 17:00 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Qualifying Session | 17:30 - 18:00 |
| Porsche Carrera Cup | Second Race (15 Laps or 30 Mins) | 18:25 - 19:00 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 19:30 - 20:00 |
| SATURDAY 15 MARCH | ||
|---|---|---|
| Supercars Championship | Qualifying Session - Part 3 | 09:05 - 09:15 |
| Supercars Championship | Qualifying Session - Part 4 | 09:25 - 09:35 |
| Formula 1 | Team Pit Stop Practice | 09:45 - 10:15 |
| FIA Formula 3 | Sprint Race (20 Laps or 40 Mins +1 Lap) | 11:15 - 12:00 |
| FIA Formula 3 | Press Conference | 11:50 - 12:15 |
| FORMULA 1 | THIRD PRACTICE SESSION | 12:30 - 13:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Sprint Race (23 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap) | 14:15 - 15:05 |
| FIA Formula 3 | Press Conference | 15:30 - 15:55 |
| FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING SESSION | 16:00 - 17:00 |
| Formula 1 | Press Conference | 17:00 - 18:00 |
| Supercars Championship | Third Race (19 Laps or 40 Mins) | 17:35 - 18:20 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 18:00 - 18:30 |
| Porsche Carrera Cup | Third Race (30 Mins) | 18:35 - 19:10 |
| F1 Experiences | F1 Experiences Champions Club Grid Walk & Trophy Photo | 19:25 - 20:25 |
| SUNDAY 16 MARCH | ||
|---|---|---|
| FIA Formula 3 | Feature Race (23 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap) | 09:00 - 09:50 |
| FIA Formula 3 | Press Conference | 10:10 - 10:40 |
| Supercars Championship | Fourth Race (14 Laps or 30 Mins) | 10:20 - 10:55 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Feature Race (33 Laps or 60 Mins +1 Lap) | 11:30 - 12:35 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 12:50 - 13:50 |
| Formula 1 | Drivers' Parade | 13:00 - 13:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 13:40 - 14:10 |
| Formula 1 | National Anthem | 14:44 - 14:46 |
| FORMULA 1 | GRAND PRIX (58 LAPS OR 120 MINS) | 15:00 - 17:00 |
McLaren's Oscar Piastri is from Melbourne and enjoys huge support at his home event
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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