Melbourne’s Albert Park will once again host the Formula 1 season opener on Sunday, with the motorsports world turning its attention towards the Victorian capital for the Australian Grand Prix.
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Cadillac will make its F1 debut this weekend, with fan favourites Sergio Perez and Valterri Bottas returning to the starting grid, while all eyes will be on hometown hero Oscar Piastri.
George Russell will begin from pole after Merdeced locked out the front row.
Australian hope Oscar Piastri, meanwhile, will start the race from fifth alongside McLaren teammate Lando Norris who qualified one place behind him.
START TIME
The Australian Grand Prix commences on Sunday, March 8 at 3pm local time (AEDT).
Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart — 3pm
Brisbane — 2pm
Adelaide — 2.30pm
Perth — 12pm
Darwin — 1.30pm
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HOW TO WATCH
The Australian Grand Prix will be shown live and ad-break free on Foxtel (Channel 506) and streaming platform Kayo Sports.
FOX SPORTS AND KAYO COVERAGE START TIMES
Times AEDT
Sunday, March 8 — 8.45am
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