How to watch F1 Australian Grand Prix: TV channel, live streaming, schedule and circuit info

A new season of Formula 1 commences in Australia this weekend and anticipation is bubbling ahead of a potentially enthralling year.

It's the first time Albert Park has hosted the curtain-raiser since 2019, and the threat of wet weather only serves to heighten the excitement as reigning world champion Max Verstappen begins his title defence and Lewis Hamilton makes his Ferrari debut.

How to watch Australian Grand Prix, TV channel and live streaming

The Australian Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports UHDR.

Live streaming of the Australian Grand Prix will be available on Sky Go and the Sky Sports app.

Highlights of the race will be available to view on Channel 4 at 13:00 (GMT) on Sunday 16th March, 2025.

Australian Grand Prix date, schedule and start time

The Australian Grand Prix will start at 04:00 (GMT) on Sunday 16th March, 2025.

The full weekend schedule is as follows:

Friday 14th March
01:30 - Free Practice 1
05:00 - Free Practice 2

Saturday 15th March
01:30 - Free Practice 3
05:00 - Qualifying

Sunday 16th March
04:00 - Race

Australian Grand Prix circuit

The 2025 Australian Grand Prix will take place at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Australia.

F1 first raced at Albert Park in 1996 after inheriting hosting duties from Adelaide and has remained on the calendar ever since, with the exception of 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Consisting of nine right corners and five left, Albert Park has a track length of 5.278km (3.28 mi).

Find out more about Albert Park Circuit via our guide.

Australian Grand Prix weather forecast

Albert Park is expected to bask in warm sunshine on Friday, with slightly more cloud cover arriving on the Saturday and temperatures reaching highs of 36’C.

Sunday temperatures are markedly cooler and there is a 90% chance of rain from midday onwards. Rainfall is expected to be anywhere between 3-10mm.