Complete 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix weekend schedule, including practice sessions, qualifying, and race start time at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have topped the first practice session of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Australian Grand Prix

Ferrari enjoyed a 1-2 in the opening practice session of 2026 in Melbourne, before Oscar Piastri took his McLaren top in the afternoon.

F1 fans quickly spotted an issue with the live world feed and F1TV broadcasts during practice for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. FP1 and FP2 were both eventful in Melbourne, as drivers and teams got their first taste of the new 2026 regulations during a live race weekend.

F1 has expanded to eleven teams for the 2026 season, and new entrants Cadillac are looking for the best possible outcome.

Live coverage of Friday practice from the 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix In contrast, we now see Alonso on his phone at the rear of the Aston Martin garage. His expectations versus reality for 2026 are very different.

Ferrari came out fighting when the 2026 F1 season began in Australia on Sunday, and we should expect more of the same this weekend in China. The SF-26 once again proved to be a rocketship off the start line in the new era of regulations,