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It's finally here! The first race of the 2025 Formula 1 season takes place this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix.
Below you'll find all the times you need to know for the Albert Park weekend when the 20 drivers will battle it out in round one of 24.
Australian GP timings
Melbourne is 11 hours ahead of GMT.
First practice kicks off at 12.30pm local time (1.30am UK) followed by practice two at 4pm local (5am UK).
Then on Saturday final practice takes place at 12.30pm local time (1.30am UK) followed by qualifying at 4pm local time (5am UK).
Then the Australian Grand Prix takes place at 3pm local time (4am UK).
Australian GP schedule (local time)
Friday March 14
FP1: 12.30pm
FP2: 4pm
Saturday March 15
FP3: 12.30pm
Qualifying: 4pm
Sunday March 16
Australian Grand Prix: 3pm
Australian GP schedule (UK time)
Friday March 14
FP1: 1.30am
FP2: 5am
Saturday March 15
FP3: 1.30am
Qualifying: 5am
Sunday March 16
Australian Grand Prix: 4am
