A brand new era of Formula 1 begins this weekend with the traditional season-opener – the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
Lando Norris is riding high, having claimed his first F1 world championship last season, pipping four-time champion Max Verstappen by two points in a tense season finale in Abu Dhabi.
Yet with new engine and chassis regulations, and a new team in Cadillac, McLaren are not the frontrunners ahead of the new campaign. Instead, Mercedes’s engine prowess puts them top of the list, with British driver George Russell the favourite with the bookies.
And what about Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton? The seven-time world champion endured a terrible debut year at the Scuderia, failing even to register a podium. However, the 41-year-old and teammate Charles Leclerc looked strong in pre-season testing and are right in contention this weekend.
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When is the Australian Grand Prix?
All times EST
Friday 6 March/Saturday 7 March
- Free practice 3: 8:30pm
- Qualifying: Midnight
Saturday 7 March
How can I watch it online and on TV?
After their deal with ESPN ended, Formula 1 has started a new partnership with apple”>Apple TV to be the exclusive home of F1 in the United States until the 2032 season.
Every practice, qualifying and race session will be streamed on Apple TV. You can stream Apple TV for FREE, with Apple TV’s seven-day free trial.
Fans can also use the F1 TV platform as it is bundled with an Apple TV subscription for no extra cost. Subscriptions start at $12.99-a-month or $99-per-year.
Fans will also have the option of watching Sky Sports F1’s broadcast, which was previously used by ESPN.
If you’re travelling abroad and want to watch the Australian Grand Prix then you might need a VPN to unblock your streaming app. Our VPN roundup is here to help.
