The Formula 1 2023 Australian Grand Prix is about to reach its crescendo.
After a frenetic qualifying session, we now await Sunday's main race.
The Sporting News takes you through the key timings for the weekend.
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What time does the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix start?
The main race at this year's F1 Australian Grand Prix is scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm AEST on Sunday, April 2.
Melbourne F1 schedule today: Albert Park track line-up
F1 will be the centre of attention on Sunday, April 2, but they will again be joined by a host of supporting racing series.
The drivers' parade will take place at 1:00 pm before the main race at 3:00 pm (both AEST).
Fans will be able to see F2 and F3 cars in action again at Albert Park, with a pair of feature races lined up in the morning.
Supercars will also be out on track, with the Australian series holding a race between the F3 and F3 events.
A detailed schedule for Day 4 can be accessed here.
Melbourne Grand Prix full F1 track schedule, times: Practice, qualifying, race
All times are in AEDT unless specified.
Date | Event | Start time | Finish time |
Thursday, Mar 30 | No F1 cars on track | - | - |
Friday, Mar 31 | Practice 1 | 12:30 pm | 1:30 pm |
Friday, Mar 31 | Practice 2 | 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm |
Saturday, Apr 1 | Practice 3 | 12:30 pm | 1:30 pm |
Saturday, Apr 1 | Qualifying | 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm |
Sunday, Apr 2 | Race | 3:00 pm AEST | Approx. 5:00pm AEST |
The full track schedule - including F2, F3, Supercars and Carrera Cup timings - is available via the Grand Prix's official website.
How to watch the Melbourne Grand Prix: Free-to-air, TV, streaming
A fixture on the Australian Government's anti-siphoning list, the Australian Grand Prix will be shown live on free-to-air television across the country.
Channel 10 will again air all the action from Albert Park in 2023.
Fox Sports and Kayo - who show every race live throughout the season - will also broadcast the race.