Motorsports fans, start your engines, because the Melbourne Grand Prix is back.
F1 has returned to Australia this week, with the world's top drivers descending on Albert Park for the third stop on the 2024 circuit.
Local fans will be hoping hometown heroes Oscar Piastri and Daniel Ricciardo can claim big results, but will reigning champion Max Verstappen be too good on the day?
What time does the Melbourne Grand Prix start?
The Australian Grand Prix will run across three days, with the actual race taking place on the final day –Sunday, March 24.
The race is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. AEDT and will last for approximately two hours.
Melbourne Grand Prix schedule
| DAY | EVENT | TIME (AEDT) |
| Fri. March 22 |
Practice 1 Practice 2 |
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Sat. March 23 |
Practice 3 Qualifying |
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Sun. March 24 |
Race |
3:00 p.m. |
What channel is the Melbourne Grand Prix on in Australia?
Australian motorsport fans will no doubt be flocking to Albert Park to catch the action, but those unable to make the trip will not have to worry, with the entire weekend of action available live on Foxtel, and streaming on Kayo.
Every session will also be shown on free-to-air on Channel 10, and streaming on 10Play.
| TV Channel |
Foxtel Channel 10 |
| Streaming |
10Play |
