F1 Australian GP: Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more

With the Australian GP drawing near, all eyes in the Formula One paddock are fixed on Melbourne’s renowned Albert Park track. Since 1996, races have been held on the circuit. A favourite spot for drivers and spectators alike, this legendary site has a rich history in Formula 1.

Albert Park has always been a hub of excitement, from seeing the debut of future champions like Lewis Hamilton to having incredible experiences on the track.

With significant changes to the circuit layout, the Australian Grand Prix returned in 2022 following an absence brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Adding to the excitement for local fans is the presence of two Australian drivers on the grid – Daniel Ricciardo and rising star Oscar Piastre. Both are eager to shine on home soil and make their mark on the prestigious race.

But all eyes are on Red Bull‘s Max Verstappen, who is dominating the championship with two impressive victories under his belt. Can he defend his title and make it a hat-trick of wins at Albert Park? With fierce competition from his teammate Sergio Perez and the promising Ferrari team, the stage is set for an epic showdown at the legendary circuit.

Let’s now examine more closely at the event this year, including everything from the circuit characteristics to the weather prediction.

F1 Australian GP: Race start time

SESSION	GMT	CET	ET	PT	AEDT	JST	IST
Race	04:00	05:00	00:00	21:00	15:00	13:00	09:30

Formula 1 Australian GP 2024 broadcast around the world

Full list of countries and channels that broadcast Formula 1 around the world.

COUNTRY	CHANNEL
AFRICA	SuperSport
ARMENIA	FastSports
AUSTRALIA	Fox Sports, Foxtel, KayoNetwork Ten
AUSTRIA	Servus TVORF
BELGIUM	RTBFTelenetPlay Sports
BOSNIA	Sport Klub
BRAZIL	BandeirantesBandsports
BULGARIA	NovaDiema Sport
CAMBODIA	beIN SPORTS
CANADA	RDSRDS 2TSNNoovo
CARIBBEAN	FlowSports
CHINA	CCTVShanghai TV Guangdong Television Channel, Tencent
CHINESE TAIPEI	VideolandELTA
CROATIA	Sport Klub
CYPRUS	Cytavision
CZECH REPUBLIC AND SLOVAKIA	AMC
DENMARK	TV3+TV3 SportViaplay
ESTONIA	Viaplay
EURASIA	Setanta Sports
FINLAND	Viaplay
FRANCE	Canal+
GERMANY	Sky Deutschland
GREECE	ANT1ANT1+
HONG KONG	beIN SPORTS
HUNGARY	M4 (MTVA Sports Channel)
ICELAND	Viaplay
INDIA	F1 TV Pro, FanCode
INDONESIA	beIN SPORTS
IN-SHIP & IN-FLIGHT	Sport 24, Sport 24 Extra
ISRAEL	Sport 5
ITALY	Sky Italia
JAPAN	Fuji TVDAZN
KOSOVO	Sport Klub, Artmotion Kosovo
LAOS	beIN SPORTS
LATIN AMERICA	ESPN
LATVIA	Viaplay
LITHUANIA	Viaplay
LUXEMBOURG	RTL Télé Lëtzebuerg
MACEDONIA	Sport Klub
MALAYSIA AND BRUNEI	beIN SPORTS
MALTA	Go Sports
MEXICO	Fox Sports Mexico
MONTENEGRO	SportKlub
MYANMAR	Canal+ SportsCanal+ ACTION
NETHERLANDS	ViaplayViaplay Xtra
NEW ZEALAND	Sky NZ
NORWAY	V sport 1V sport +Viaplay
PAPUA NEW GUINEA & PACIFIC ISLANDS	TVWAN Sports
PHILIPPINES	beIN SPORTS
POLAND	Viaplay
PORTUGAL	Sport TV
SERBIA	SportKlub
SINGAPORE	beIN SPORTS
SLOVENIA	SportKlub
SOUTH KOREA	Coupang Play
SPAIN AND ANDORRA	F1 DAZN
SWEDEN	Viaplay, V sport motor, TV10
SWITZERLAND	SRFRSIRTS
THAILAND	beIN SPORTS
UKRAINE	Setanta Ukraine
UNITED KINGDOM	Sky SportsC4
USA	ESPN, ESPN Deportes
VIETNAM	K+

F1 starting grid: 2024 Australian Grand Prix

• 1. Max Verstappen, Red Bull
• 2. Carlos Sainz, Ferrari
• 3. Lando Norris, McLaren
• 4. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
• 5. Oscar Piastri, McLaren
• 6. Sergio Perez, Red Bull
• 7. George Russell, Mercedes
• 8. Yuki Tsunoda, RB
• 9. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin
• 10. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin
• 11. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
• 12. Alex Albon, Williams
• 13. Valtteri Bottas, Sauber
• 14. Kevin Magnussen, Haas
• 15. Esteban Ocon, Alpine
• 16. Nico Hulkenberg, Haas
• 17. Pierre Gasly, Alpine
• 18. Daniel Ricciardo, RB
• 19. Zhou Guanyu, Sauber

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