The 2026 Formula 1 season has arrived, with Friday practice for the Australian Grand Prix set to provide the first real proof of the pecking order for this season.
Oscar Piastri is back home for the first time since his brilliant 2025 campaign, where he led the world championship for much of the season and won seven races.
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But he was incredibly unlucky last year at Albert Park, spinning out while running second behind teammate and eventual world champion Lando Norris.
It means there has still never been an Australian driver on the podium at the Australian Grand Prix (after final classification).
First practice runs between 12:30pm and 1:30pm AEDT, while second practice is between 4pm and 5pm AEDT.
Follow live coverage from Friday at the Australian Grand Prix below!
AUSTRALIAN GP SCHEDULE
All times AEDT
Friday, March 6
Free Practice 1 — 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Free Practice 2 — 4pm – 5pm
Saturday, March 7
Free Practice 3 — 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Qualifying — 4pm – 5pm
Sunday March 8
Grand Prix — 3pm
SUPERCARS SCHEDULE
Friday, March 6
Race 2 (19 Laps) — 5.25pm – 6.10pm
Saturday, March 7
Qualifying 3 (Race 3) — 9am – 9.12am
Qualifying 4 (Race 4) — 9.22am – 9.30am
Race 3 (19 Laps) — 5:35pm – 6:20pm
Sunday, March 8
Race 4 (14 Laps) — 10.20am – 10.55am
FOX MOTORSPORT COVERAGE START TIMES
Friday, March 6 — 8.50am
Saturday, March 7 — 9am
Sunday, March 8 — 8.45am
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