The 2025 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is set to kick off the new season at Melbourne’s Albert Park from March 13 to 16. With a competitive field and local favorites, this year’s race promises excitement and drama as teams and drivers vie for the top spot.
Key Takeaways
- Event Dates: March 13-16, 2025
- Location: Albert Park, Melbourne
- Race Start Time: March 16 at 3:00 PM AEDT
- Broadcasting: Available on Fox Sports, Kayo, and Network 10 in Australia
Event Overview
The 2025 Australian Grand Prix marks the 39th running of this iconic race and the 28th at the Albert Park Circuit. This year, the event returns as the season opener, a position it last held in 2020. The race will consist of 58 laps around the 5.278 km track, with local drivers Oscar Piastri and Jack Doohan representing Australia.
Schedule of Events
The following is the detailed schedule for the Australian Grand Prix weekend:
| Date | Session | Time (AEDT) |
|---|---|---|
| March 13 | Porsche Carrera Cup Practice | 10:10 – 10:40 |
| Supercars Practice 1 | 11:05 – 11:35 | |
| Supercars Qualifying | 15:25 – 16:05 | |
| Supercars Race 1 | 17:45 – 18:30 | |
| March 14 | F3 Practice | 08:50 – 09:35 |
| F2 Practice | 10:00 – 10:45 | |
| F1 Practice 1 | 12:30 – 13:30 | |
| F1 Practice 2 | 16:00 – 17:00 | |
| March 15 | F1 Practice 3 | 12:30 – 13:30 |
| F1 Qualifying | 16:00 – 17:00 | |
| March 16 | F3 Feature Race | 09:00 – 09:50 |
| F1 Race | 15:00 – 17:00 |
How to Watch
Fans can catch all the action live through various platforms:
- Australia: Fox Sports Channel 506, Kayo Sports, and Network 10.
- UK: Sky Sports F1.
- USA: ESPN and F1 TV.
Weather Forecast
The weather for the race weekend is expected to be cloudy with temperatures in the low 20s°C. Rain is a possibility, especially on race day, with a 70% chance of showers predicted for Sunday.
Notable Drivers and Teams
This year’s grid features a mix of seasoned champions and exciting rookies:
- Red Bull Racing: Max Verstappen, Liam Lawson (rookie)
- McLaren: Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri
- Ferrari: Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton
- Alpine: Jack Doohan (rookie), Pierre Gasly
With the competitive nature of the teams and the potential for unpredictable weather, the 2025 Australian Grand Prix is shaping up to be a thrilling start to the Formula 1 season. Fans are encouraged to tune in and support their favorite drivers as they embark on this exciting journey.
Sources
- 2025 F1 Australian Grand Prix: Start time, how to watch, TV times & more, Speedcafe.com.
- 2025 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix schedule: Where and when to watch, CarExpert.
- Australian Grand Prix: When and how to watch the 2025 F1 season-opener, Motorsport.com.
- How to watch the 2025 Australian Grand Prix plus F2 and F3 season-openers · RaceFans, RaceFans.
