Saudi Arabia is the second stop for Formula 1 as the 2024 season gets underway.
It was business as usual for Max Verstappen in Bahrain last week, with the Red Bull driver taking pole position and claiming yet another race win.
As for the Australian contingent, Oscar Piastri secured points for McLaren in the season opener, while Daniel Ricciardo finished P13 for RB.
What will Jeddah have in store for us this time?
The Sporting News has all the key timings and broadcast details for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix below.
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F1 Saudi Arabia: Practice start time in Australia
The first practice session in Saudi Arabia is scheduled for 12:30 am AEDT on Friday, March 8, followed by the second session at 4:00 am AEDT that same morning.
The third and final session is set for 12:30 am AEDT on Saturday, March 9.
F1 Saudi Arabia: Qualifying start time in Australia
Qualifying is slated for 4:00 am AEDT on Saturday, March 9 and should take approximately one hour to complete.
It will be held over three sessions, with the five slowest drivers eliminated at each stage before a top-10 shootout.
F1 Saudi Arabia: Race start time in Australia
It will be another early start for Australian-based F1 fans this weekend, with the race scheduled to begin at 4:00 am AEDT on Sunday, March 10.
Drivers will complete 50 laps around the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
F1 Saudi Arabia: Full Grand Prix schedule, times in Australia
A full breakdown of the 2024 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix schedule is below (all times in AEDT):
| Session | Date | Start time | Approx. finish |
| Practice 1 | Fri. Mar. 8 | 12:30 am | 1:30 am |
| Practice 2 | Fri. Mar. 8 | 4:00 am | 5:00 am |
| Practice 3 | Sat. Mar. 9 | 12:30 am | 1:30 am |
| Qualifying | Sat. Mar. 9 | 4:00 am | 5:00 am |
| Race | Sun. Mar. 10 | 4:00 am | 5:45 am |
How to watch the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: TV channel in Australia
Fans based Down Under can catch all the action from Jeddah on Fox Sports (Channel 506).
Coverage begins one hour before lights out at 3:00 am AEDT.
How to live stream the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Australia
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix can be streamed in Australia on Kayo Sports or Foxtel Go.
