How to watch Australian Grand Prix 2026 F1: free stream, preview, schedule

• Australian GP (6-8 March)
• Saturday's qualifying: 5:00 am GMT / 12:00 am ET
• Sunday's race: 4:00 am GMT / 11:00 pm ET (Sat.)
• Free stream: 10Play (AUS) / Servus TV (AUT)
• Stream safely and securely with Surfshark VPN (7-days free)

Watch Australian Grand Prix 2026 live streams as a new era for Formula 1 begins at Albert Park, Melbourne, with the sport's most transformative season in years also starting with a first-time defending champion in the form of McLaren's Lando Norris.

The season opener is the first chance to see how major rule changes designed to improve wheel-to-wheel racing – such as smaller, lighter cars and Overtake Mode replacing DRS – affect drivers and cars alike on a circuit that features several long straights and high-speed corners. The build-up has also been complicated by significant travel disruptions affecting flights out of the Middle East, with some crew reportedly enduring journeys lasting 45 to 60 hours.

All Australian eyes will be on Melbourne-born Oscar Piastri – Norris' McLaren teammate – who has his own grandstand for 2026, while in pre-season testing Ferrari showed improved form. Lewis Hamilton surged up the grid at third and final testing in Bahrain. The run to the first corner could be a very exciting one.

This weekend will also mark several firsts. American car manufacturer Cadillac will make its Formula 1 debut, expanding the grid to 22 cars. Meanwhile, German manufacturer Audi officially enters the championship after taking over the Sauber team. Oh, and the paddock will see one newcomer: 18-year-old British driver Arvid Lindblad, who will race for Red Bull’s sister team, Racing Bulls.

Here’s how to watch the Australian Grand Prix 2026 online from anywhere and potentially for FREE.

Australian Grand Prix 2026 Schedule

Practice 1: Friday, March 6 | 1:30am GMT / 8:30pm ET (Thu.)
Practice 2: Friday, March 6 | 5am GMT / 12am ET
Practice 3: Saturday, March 7 | 1:30am GMT / 8:30pm ET (Fri.)
Qualifying: Saturday, March 7 | 5am GMT / 12am ET
Australian Grand Prix: Sunday, March 8 | 4am GMT / 11pm ET (Sat.)

How to watch the Australian Grand Prix 2026 for FREE

The 2026 Australian Grand Prix isn't available for free in every country. However, in these select destinations lucky F1 fans can catch the entire race/highlights for FREE.

• Australia – 10Play (free live broadcast)
• Austria – Servus TV  (free live broadcast)
• Belgium – RTBF Auvio (free live broadcast)
• Canada – CTV (free highlights)
• Luxembourg – RTL Zwee (free live broadcast)
• UK – Channel 4 (free highlights)
• US – Apple TV (free trial) (free live broadcast of every Practice session)

Traveling abroad during the 2026 Australian Grand Prix? You can use a VPN to watch all the action free of charge as if you were right at home.

How to watch the Australian Grand Prix 2026 from anywhere

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How to watch the Australian Grand Prix 2026 in the US

Apple TV is the new home to watch F1, including the Australian Grand Prix, in the United States.

F1 TV will be bundled with your Apple TV subscription at no additional cost. Subscriptions start at $12.99 per month or $99 per year. Even better, new Apple TV subscribers get a handy 7-day FREE trial.

If you want to catch the F1 Australian Grand Prix but are traveling outside North America, make sure to use Surfshark to access your usual services securely.

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How to watch the Australian GP 2026 in the UK

In the UK, Sky Sports F1 will stream the Australian Grand Prix 2026 from March 6-8.

Sky Sports packages start from £22 per month. Or you can use a more flexible streaming option, Now, (formerly Now TV). Now sports passes start at £14.99.

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How to watch the Australian Grand Prix 2026 in Australia

Australia's 10Play streaming platform will be showing the full Australian GP, including all practice sessions and qualifying, for completely FREE.

Aussie F1 fans can also use Fox Sports via Kayo (free trial) for full HD coverage and multi-screen viewing options.

Kayo offers two plans: Standard and Premium. The Standard plan starts at AU$29.99 per month (just AU$9.99 for your first month).

Traveling outside Oz? Australian F1 fans can still watch the F1 2026 season on their usual stream by using Surfshark VPN (it comes with a free trial, too).

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How to watch the Australian Grand Prix 2026 in Canada

Canadian F1 fans can watch the F1 2026 season, including the Australian Grand Prix, on TSN.

If you’ve ditched the cord, you’ll want to check out TSN Plus, which costs $8/month or $80/year. The TSN app will allow you to live stream F1 practices, qualifying and the race from your phone, streaming box or supported device.

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Australian Grand Prix 2026 Preview

Weekend Warm-Up | 2026 Australian Grand Prix - YouTube

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Formula 1 2026 schedule

• 6-8 March: Australia
• 13-15 March: China
• 27-29 March: Japan
• 10-12 April: Bahrain
• 17-19 April: Saudi Arabia
• 1-3 May: Miami
• 22-24 May: Canada
• 5-7 June: Monaco
• 12-14 June: Barcelona
• 26-28 June: Austria
• 3-5 July: Great Britain
• 17-19 July: Belgium
• 24-26 July: Hungary
• 21-23 August: Netherlands
• 4-6 September: Italy
• 11-13 September: Madrid
• 24-26 September: Azerbaijan
• 9-11 October: Singapore
• 23-25 October: USA
• 30 October–1 November: Mexico
• 6-8 November: Brazil
• 19-21 November: Las Vegas
• 27-29 November: Qatar
• 4-6 December: Abu Dhabi

F1 driver lineup (2026 season)

McLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri

Mercedes: George Russell and Kimi Antonelli

Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar

Ferrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton

Williams: Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon

Racing Bulls: Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad

Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll

Haas: Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman

Audi: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto

Alpine: Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto

Cadillac: Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas

Our full guide to the F1 2026 drivers – from rookies to regulars

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