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# What time is F1's 2026 Australian Grand Prix? Qualifying + race times
- URL: https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/what-time-is-f1-2026-australian-grand-prix-qualifying-race-times/
- Published: 2026-02-23T12:52:31.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-23T12:52:31.000Z
- Description: All the times you need for the 2026 F1 season-opening Australian Grand Prix
- Author: Hera Jim
- Tags: Formula 1, #hide-countdown, #australian-grand-prix

After weeks of testing and launches, the 2026 Formula 1 season will finally get under way at the Australian Grand Prix next week.

Below you'll find the full schedule in both local and UK hours. 

## Australian GP schedule (local time) 

**Friday March 6**

**Practice 1**: 12.30pm  
**Practice 2**: 4pm

**Saturday March 7**

**Practice 3**: 12.30pm  
**Qualifying**: 4pm

**Sunday March 8**

**Australian Grand Prix**: 3pm

## Australian GP schedule (UK time) 

**Friday March 6**

**Practice 1**: 1.30am   
**Practice 2**: 5am

**Saturday March 7**

**Practice 3**: 1.30am  
**Qualifying**: 5am

**Sunday March 8**

**Australian Grand Prix**: 4am