- Australian GP (March 6-8)
- Saturday Qualifying: 5:00 am GMT / 12:00 am ET
- Sunday race: 4:00 am GMT / 11:00 pm ET (Saturday)
- Free streaming: 10Play (AUS) / servus tv (AUT)
- Stream securely with Surfshark VPN (7 days free)
Watch live streams of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix As a new era begins for Formula 1 at Albert Park, Melbourne, with the sport’s most transformative season in years also beginning with a defending champion for the first time: McLaren’s Lando Norris.
The season opener is the first chance to see how major rule changes designed to improve wheel-to-wheel racing, such as smaller, lighter cars and the overtaking mode replacing DRS, affect both drivers and cars on a circuit that features several long straights and high-speed corners. The buildup has also been complicated by major travel disruptions affecting flights from the Middle East, with some crew members reportedly enduring journeys lasting between 45 and 60 hours.
All Australian eyes will be on Melbourne-born Oscar Piastri, Norris’ McLaren teammate, who has his own grandstand for 2026, while Ferrari showed better form in pre-season testing. Lewis Hamilton moved up the grid in the third and final test in Bahrain. The race to the first corner could be very exciting.
This weekend will also mark several firsts. American car manufacturer Cadillac will make its debut in Formula 1, expanding the grid to 22 cars. Meanwhile, German manufacturer Audi officially enters the championship after taking over the Sauber team. Oh, and the paddock will see a newcomer: 18-year-old British driver Arvid Lindblad, who will compete for Red Bull’s sister team, Racing Bulls.
Here’s how to watch the 2026 Australian Grand Prix online from anywhere and potentially for FREE.
2026 Australian Grand Prix Schedule
Practice 1: Friday March 6 | 1:30 am GMT / 8:30 pm ET (Thursday)
Practice 2: Friday March 6 | 5am GMT / 12am Eastern Time
Practice 3: Saturday March 7 | 1:30 am GMT / 8:30 pm ET (Friday)
Qualifying: Saturday March 7 | 5 a.m. GMT / 12 a.m. Eastern Time
Australian Grand Prix: Sunday March 8 | 4am GMT / 11pm ET (Saturday)
How to watch the 2026 Australian Grand Prix for FREE
The 2026 Australian Grand Prix is not available for free in all countries. However, at these select destinations, lucky F1 fans can watch the full race and highlights for FREE.
- Australia – 10Play (free live stream)
- Austria – servus tv (free live stream)
- Belgium – RTBF Auvio (free live stream)
- Canada – CTV (free highlights)
- Luxembourg – RTL Zwee (free live stream)
- United Kingdom – channel 4 (free highlights)
- US – Apple TV (free trial) (free live streaming of each Practice session)
Traveling abroad during the 2026 Australian Grand Prix? You can use a VPN to watch all the action for free as if you were at home.
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Formula 1 calendar 2026
- March 6-8: Australia
- March 13-15: Porcelain
- March 27-29: Japan
- April 10-12: Bahrain
- April 17-19: Saudi Arabia
- May 1-3: Miami
- May 22-24: Canada
- June 5-7: Monaco
- June 12-14: Barcelona
- June 26-28: Austria
- July 3-5: Great Britain
- July 17-19: Belgium
- July 24-26: Hungary
- August 21-23: Netherlands
- September 4-6: Italy
- September 11-13: Madrid
- September 24-26: Azerbaijan
- October 9-11: Singapore
- October 23-25: USA
- October 30 to November 1: Mexico
- November 6-8: Brazil
- November 19-21: vegas
- November 27-29: Qatar
- December 4-6: Abu Dhabi
F1 driver lineup (2026 season)
McLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
mercedes: George Russell and Kimi Antonelli
red bull: Max Verstappen and Isaac Hadjar
Ferrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton
Williams: Carlos Sainz and Alex Albón
Racing bulls: Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad
Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll
Haas: Esteban Ocón and Oliver Bearman
Audi: Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto
Alpine: Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto
Cadillac: Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas
Our complete guide to F1 2026 drivers, from rookies to regulars
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