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The 2025 Formula 1 season is about to begin. The Australian Grand Prix will be the first race of the calendar, where we will see Carlos Sainz's debut with Williams and Fernando Alonso one more year with Aston Martin. At the Albert Park street circuit in the city of Melbourne, the first points will be scored for both the drivers' and constructors' championships.
On the one hand, McLaren will be looking to defend its title and win the first race of the season with one of its drivers, Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri. Meanwhile, Ferrari will want to make its debut at the top with its new pairing, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. But Red Bull and Mercedes will not make it easy either and will fight for the top positions. Max Verstappen is the reigning champion and will have the opportunity to win his fifth title in the category.
New faces are also coming to F1, with the rookies making their debut at Albert Park: Oliver Bearman (Haas), Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), Jack Doohan (Alpine), Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) and Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber). Also, Liam Lawson changes teams, to now be a Red Bull driver with the mission of recovering the Constructors' Championship in this new season.
Schedule for the 2024 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
- Thursday and Friday, March 13 and 14
Free practice 1 (FP1): 21:30 - 22:30
Free Practice 2 (FP2): 01:00 - 02:00
- Friday and Saturday, March 14 and 15
Free Practice 3 (FP3): 21:30 - 22:30
Classification: 01:00
- Sunday, March 16
Race: 00:00 hours
Where to watch the F1 Australian GP on TV and online
The 2025 Australian Grand Prix will be available to watch on TV on ESPN, ESPN2 or ABC. You also have the option of following everything that happens in the race at the Albert Park Circuit live on MARCA.com and Radio MARCA.