The Formula One season has officially kicked off its Australian leg, landing at the picturesque Albert Park circuit in Melbourne. The much-anticipated Australian Grand Prix is set to attract fans and viewers from around the world, eager to witness high-speed racing and the thrill of Formula One.
The 2025 Australian Grand Prix is scheduled to commence at 3 PM local time (AEST) on Sunday, March 16, 2025. This timing converts to various local times around Australia: 2:30 PM for South Australians, 2 PM for those viewing from Brisbane, and 12 PM for fans situated in Western Australia. The event promises to be as exhilarating as ever, featuring not only the main race but also practice sessions, qualifying rounds, and preliminary races, including Formula 2 and Formula 3.
For viewers at home, the race is part of the government's anti-siphoning list, ensuring it will be accessible on free-to-air television. Channel 10 will be broadcasting the main F1 race and all accompanying races on Saturday, March 15, through its main channel and streaming platform, 10Play. This provides fans with multiple viewing options and ensures they won’t miss any action during the event.
It’s important to note, though, the practice sessions and qualifying rounds, along with the excitement of the Formula 2 and Formula 3 races, can only be viewed through Fox Sports. For diehard fans wanting comprehensive coverage, Fox Sports and Kayo Sports hold exclusive live broadcast rights to the entirety of the Formula One season, except for the Australian Grand Prix. Kayo Sports also offers the capability to stream all of Foxtel’s sports channels and selected events, giving sports enthusiasts flexibility to watch the action they love.
Australian sports broadcasting fans have numerous options when it pertains to live streaming the Supercars event at Albert Park. Viewers can engage with this event through the Fox Sports coverage or via the convenient 10Play service, particularly through Kayo Sports, which provides the rights to stream all corresponding sports channels. This ensures no one has to miss any of the action from the Australian Grand Prix weekend.
With the anticipation building, motorsport enthusiasts are eagerly gearing up for the race weekend, which not only features the main race but also showcases various formats of racing throughout the day, offering fans the opportunity to engage more deeply with the sport.
On Sunday, excitement will peak as the drivers take to the track for the main Formula One event. The race will be watched by millions globally, reinforcing the Australian Grand Prix’s reputation as one of the highlights of the Formula One calendar.
Streaming options and television broadcasts give fans innovative ways to enjoy the event from their homes, reaffirming the increasing digitization and accessibility of sports viewership.