The first race of the 2025 F1 season is here with the Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne’s Albert Park returning this year as the opener.
All eyes will be on local hero Oscar Piastri who has a strong chance of becoming the first ever Australian to be classified on their home podium.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the 58-lap race at 3pm AEDT on Sunday.
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FOX MOTORSPORT COVERAGE START TIMES (all times AEDT)
Thursday – 11am
Friday – 10:54am
Saturday – 8:45am
Sunday – 10am (main race from 3pm)
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AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX SCHEDULE (all times AEDT)
Friday
Practice 1: 12:30 – 13:30
Practice 2: 16:00 – 17:00
Saturday
Practice 3: 12:30 – 13:30
Qualifying: 16:00 – 17:00
Sunday
Race: 15:00
SUPERCARS SCHEDULE (all times AEDT)
Thursday
11:05 AM – 11:35 AM — Practice 1
1:25 PM – 1:55 PM — Practice 2
3:25 PM – 3:40 PM — Qualifying 1 (Race 1)
3:50 PM – 4:05 PM — Qualifying 2 (Race 2)
5:45 PM – 6:30 PM — Race 1 (19 Laps)
Friday
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM — Race 2 (19 Laps)
Saturday
9:05 AM – 9:15 AM — Qualifying 3 (Race 3)
9:25 AM – 9:35 AM — Qualifying 4 (Race 4)
5:35 PM – 6:20 PM — Race 3 (19 Laps)
Sunday
10:20 AM – 10:55 AM Race 4 — (14 Laps)
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FOX MOTORSPORT EXPERT MARK SKAIFE’S AGP PREDICTIONS
Who wins?
“Charles Leclerc’s extraordinary pace positions him, I believe, as the
top contender for victory. The challenge of having seven-time world
champion Lewis Hamilton as his Ferrari teammate I think will
motivate him further, as the unwritten rule in motorsport is to first
beat your teammate.”
How does Lewis Hamilton go with team Ferrari?
“I think Lewis Hamilton’s remarkable competitiveness over the
journey, has been reinvigorated by his move to Ferrari. Forming
arguably one of the best driver pairings with Charles Leclerc,
Hamilton and Ferrari will not doubt be a force this season.”
How will our Aussies go?
“It’s certainly exciting having Australian drivers on the grid this
year. I thought Oscar Piastri had some fantastic performances
throughout last season, has shown he’s capable of winning and he’s
only going to keep improving. It’s great for Jack Doohan to have
worked through the pathways to get into F1® and I’m really
interested his progression throughout the season.”
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PAST WINNERS
2024 – Carlos Sainz, Ferrari
2023 – Max Verstappen, Red Bull
2022 – Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
2021 – No race due to Covid-19 pandemic
2020 – No race due to Covid-19 pandemic
2019 – Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes
2018 – Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari
2017 – Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari
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