2024 Australian Grand Prix Schedule: How & Where to Watch the Next F1 Race?

Australia has held the prestigious position of being the season opener for the past two decades. However, departing from this tradition, the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir has hosted the first race for the past three years. Despite not reclaiming its status as the season opener, the iconic Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne will play host for round 3 of the 2024 Formula 1 season.

The electrifying 2024 season is packed with thrilling races around the world! Notably, the Chinese Grand Prix returns as the season’s fifth round. Besides, this season introduces six sprint weekends, including even more adrenaline. The sprint format weekend for this season is set to be held in China, Miami, Austria, Austin, Sao Paulo, and Qatar. The Australian Grand Prix won’t have a sprint format.

The race weekend will return to its original schedule and flag off on Friday, March 22nd, and the race will be held on Sunday, March 24th. Here are the complete details on how to watch the 2024 Australian Grand Prix.

2024 Australian Grand Prix Schedule: When & Where to Watch?

The Australian Grand Prix weekend structure features three free practice sessions, qualifying, and the race. On Friday, March 22nd, the first two practice sessions will start, with FP1 running from 12:30 to 13:30 AEDT and FP2 from 16:00 to 17:00 AEDT, each lasting 60 minutes. The third practice session and qualifying will occur on Saturday, March 23rd, with FP3 scheduled from 12:30 to 13:30 local time (60 minutes) and qualifying divided into Q1, Q2, and Q3, totaling 60 minutes (timing subject to track incidents like yellow or red flags). The race will be held on Sunday, March 24th, and will start at 15:00 AEDT, spanning 58 laps around the 5.278-kilometer Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne.

Australian Grand Prix Practice 1: March 22nd, Friday

New York, NY, USA: 21:30–22:30 EST (Thursday)

Los Angeles, CA, USA: 18:30–19:30 PST (Thursday)

London, UK: 1:30–02:30 GMT

Australian Grand Prix Practice 2: March 22nd, Friday

New York, NY, USA: 01:00–02:00 EST

Los Angeles, CA, USA: 22:00–13:00 PST (Thursday)

London, UK: 05:00 to 06:00 GMT

Australian Grand Prix Practice 3: March 23rd, Saturday

New York, NY USA: 21:30–22:30 EST (Friday)

Los Angeles, CA, USA: 18:30–19:30 PST (Friday)

London, UK: 01:30 – 02:30 GMT

Australian Grand Prix Qualifying: March 23rd, Saturday

New York, NY, USA: 01:00–02:00 EST

Los Angeles, CA, USA: 22:00–23:00 PST (Friday)

London, UK: 05:00–06:00 GMT

Australian Grand Prix Race: March 24th, Sunday

New York, NY, USA: 00:00–02:00 EST

Los Angeles, CA, USA: 21:00–23:00 PST (Saturday)

London, UK: 04:00–06:00 GMT

Where to watch the upcoming Australian Grand Prix?

New York, NY USA: ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes

Los Angeles, CA, USA: ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes

London, UK: Sky Sports, Channel 4 (C4)

For other regions, download the F1 TV mobile application or visit the website to access live streaming from various regions. Enjoy live race coverage and all sessions and exclusive benefits such as live driver cam, live leaderboard data, real-time telemetry, and numerous exciting features.

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With just 11 days left until the Australian Grand Prix, anticipation is building! Who will emerge victorious, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, or Lewis Hamilton, in this thrilling race? Share your predictions in the comments section below.