Like most sports, weather plays a significant role in Formula 1.
Some drivers thrive in the wet, whilst others would prefer a perfectly dry track.
The Sporting News takes a look at the forecast in Melbourne ahead of the big race at Albert Park.
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Will it rain at the Melbourne Grand Prix?
There has already been some rain at this year's F1 Australian Grand Prix, but there is not expected to be any inclement weather for the main race.
According to the Bureau of Meteorology, we can expect partly cloudy conditions for the entirety of Sunday.
With Melbourne's unpredictable weather patterns though, it is worth preparing for anything.
Melbourne Grand Prix: Full Albert Park weather forecast
Data sourced from the Bureau of Meteorology, last updated Sunday, April 2 (10:30 am AEDT).
| Date | Forecast | Possible rainfall | Chance of rain |
| Sunday, April 2 | Partly cloudy | - | 5% |
Melbourne Grand Prix full F1 track schedule: Practice, qualifying, race
Thursday, March 30:
- No F1 cars on track
Friday, March 31:
- Free Practice 1 (12:30 pm - 1:30 pm AEDT)
- Free Practice 2 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm AEDT)
Saturday, March 1:
- Free Practice 3 (12:30 pm - 1:30 pm AEDT)
- Qualifying (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm AEDT)
Sunday, March 2:
- Race (3:00 pm - approx. 5:00 pm AEST)
The full track schedule - including F2, F3, Supercars and Carrera Cup timings - is available via the Grand Prix's official website.
What channel is F1 on this weekend?
F1 Australian Grand Prix 2023 TV channel
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | India | |
| TV Channel | Sky Sports F1 | ESPN/ABC | TSN (English); RDS (French) | Fox Sports | N/A |
F1 Australian Grand Prix 2023 live stream
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | India | |
| Live Stream | NOW TV / Sky Go app | ESPN+, fubo | TSN Direct | Kayo | F1 TV Pro |
