2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix – Friday's schedule

This is the big day! For the first time since December 2025, the F1 is back for a race weekend. The Australian Grand Prix kicks things off at the beginning of March, for a series of races that promises to be as interesting as it is intriguing at this stage. Indeed, although Mercedes Benz et Classic Ferrari for sale While the favorites appear based on tests conducted in Bahrain, surprises could still occur. At the Albert Park, between the shifting hierarchy and engine energy management, which are at the heart of expectations and questions, this first day of testing promises to be very informative. Meanwhile, the Formula 2 and Formula 3 they drive as part of the qualifying sessions to determine the starting grid order.

📊 The Albert Park Circuit in numbers

• First Grand Prix: 1996
• Number of turns: 58
• Length: 5,278 km
• Race distance: 306,124 km
• Turns: 14
• Overtake mode activation zones: 1
• Straight line mode zones (DRS replacement): 5
• Lap record: 1: 15.096 - Lando Norris (McLaren) One

🕒 Australian Grand Prix schedule and TV channels in Melbourne

Formula 1

Friday 6 March
2:15 - Free Practice 1 (Canal+ Sport)
5h45 - Free Practice 2 (Canal+ Sport)

Formula 2

Friday 6 March
4h55 - Qualifications (Canal+ Sport)

Formula 3

Friday 6 March
3h55 - Qualifications (Canal+ Sport)

⏱️ The F1 winter testing standings ahead of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne

F1 2026 Ranking – Drivers

1) Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 1:31.992
2) Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – +0″811
3) Oscar piastri (McLaren) – +0.869
4) Lando Norris (McLaren) – +0.869
5) Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – +1″117
6) George Russell (Mercedes) – +1″205
7) Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – +1″416
8) Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – +1″429
9) Oliver Bearman (Haas) – +1″495
10) Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) – +1″763
11) Franco Colapinto (Alpine) – +1″826
12) Nico Hulkenberg (Audi) – +1.995
13) Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) – +2″157
14) Esteban Ocon (Haas) – +2″209
15) Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) – +2″268
16) Carlos Sainz (Williams) – +2″350
17) Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – +2″540
18) Alexander albon (Williams) – +2″563
19) Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) – +3″298
20) Sergio Pérez (Cadillac) – +3″377
21) Lance stroll (Aston Martin) – +3″982
22) Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – +4″544

F1 2026 Ranking – Manufacturers

1) Mercedes – 6,202 km
2) Haas – 6,118 km
3) Ferrari – 6,081 km
4) McLaren – 5,777 km
5) Racing Bulls – 5,458 km
6) Alpine – 5 km
8) Red Bull – 5,048 km
7) Audi – 4,942 km
9) Williams – 4,276 km
10) Cadillac – 3,935 km
11) Aston Martin – 2,115 km