Australian GP: When And How To Watch FP1, FP2 And FP3

When and how to watch the three free practice sessions ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.

The third round of the 2024 Formula 1 season is upon us with the Australian Grand Prix weekend. 

All eyes will be on Carlos Sainz as he hopes to make his return following emergency surgery for appendicitis which saw him miss the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The Spanish driver is hopeful of his return but will see how he goes during free practice. 

Max Verstappen enters the weekend on the back of two victories in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, along with his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez securing second-place finishes for the Austrian team.

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The Australian Grand Prix weekend begins on Friday 22 March.

Friday 22 March

Free Practice 1:

12:30 - 13:30 local time

01:30 - 02:30 London

18:30 - 19:30 Los Angeles (Thursday 21 March)

21:30 - 22:30 New York (Thursday 21 March)

02:30 - 03:30 Imola

10:30 - 11:30 Japan

09:30 - 10:30 Shanghai

Free Practice 2:

16:00 - 17:00 local time

05:00 - 06:00 London

22:00 - 23:00 Los Angeles (Thursday 21 March)

01:00 - 02:00 New York

06:00 - 07:00 Imola

14:00 - 15:00 Japan

13:00 - 14:00 Shanghai

Saturday 23 March

Free Practice 3:

12:30 - 13:30 local time

01:30 - 02:30 London

18:30 - 19:30 Los Angeles (Friday 22 March)

21:30 - 22:30 New York (Friday 22 March)

02:30 - 03:30 Imola

10:30 - 11:30 Japan

09:30 - 10:30 Shanghai

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How to watch the Australian Grand Prix from home

For viewers in the United States, ESPN will be broadcasting the Sky F1 feed for those to enjoy. It's also live-streamed via fuboTV.

Viewers in the UK can watch via Sky Sports F1 or NowTV.