when is f1 melbourne

The 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne is scheduled for the weekend of Thursday 5 March to Sunday 8 March 2026 at Albert Park Circuit, with the main F1 race on Sunday 8 March 2026 (local time).

If you’re planning around TV times, coverage in places like the UK lists the race as starting at 4:00 a.m. UK time on Sunday 8 March 2026 , which lines up with an afternoon local start in Melbourne.