Australian Grand Prix looks set to be action-packed after an unpredictable qualifying session ended with seven different teams in the top ten, and rain forecast for raceday

When the lights go out Sunday at the Australian Grand Prix to begin the 2025 Formula 1 season, defending F1 Drivers’ Champion Max Verstappen will start third, behind perhaps two of his biggest challengers in Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. The four-time champion, despite qualifying third on Saturday, is not expecting any “miracles” on Sunday.

It’s the first time since 2019 that the Albert Park street circuit in Melbourne has hosted the season opener, so here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 F1 Australian Grand Prix including what time it starts in the UK, the latest weather forecast and how to watch on TV and live stream.

SportsLine's model analyzes Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and the rest of the starting grid's chances at the F1 Australian GP 2025

When the lights go out Sunday in Melbourne to start the Australian Grand Prix, the Formula 1 season will begin in earnest. The grid will look vastly different from a year ago, with several new faces in new places. However, none of those changes are bigger than Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari.

Get ready for the Australian Grand Prix with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about how to watch the year’s first Formula 1 race, what the schedule is and more

The first Formula 1 practice session of the season at the Australian Grand Prix was halted by a red flag just 20 minutes in thanks to an unusual issue. No driver actually crashed or left their car on the track,

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