This year, Haas also brings a new driver pairing, as rookie Oliver Bearman joins the team after three super-sub appearances a season ago, two for Haas and one for Ferrari. As for his teammate, Esteban Ocon joins the team after departing Alpine,

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.

With a Sky Sports subscription, you’ll be able to stream 2025 F1 F1 Australian Grand Prix online via Sky Go, and if you’re not in the UK right now you can use ExpressVPN to get around any geo-blocks. To watch the F1 on Sky (£22 per month):

Speaking with Viaplay ahead of the 2025 F1 season, Max Verstappen admitted he does not think he’ll be ‘in the fight’ in Melbourne

Follow live updates as Lewis Hamilton prepares for his Ferrari debut in F1 at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne to kick off the 2025 season

The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne’s Albert Park takes place across March 13-16. Formula 1 cars will be on track from Friday, March 14 with support classes practicing and racing on Thursday, March 13.

The Australian Grand Prix will kick off the season for the first time in five years - and nothing seems certain.

The stars of F1 will return to the track on Friday for the first time since pre-season testing concluded in Bahrain last month. The first practice session is set to take place at 12:30pm local time (AEDT), and currently, the weather looks positively bright with a zero per cent chance of rain for the session and highs of 27 degrees Celsius.

Reigning champion Max Verstappen has said he does not believe Red Bull has a car capable of challenging for victory at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.