How to watch Australian Grand Prix 2026: stream live F1 race from anywhere
As is tradition, the F1 season starts in Melbourne, in many ways a less-than-ideal start to the new era – which should make for a great spectacle. The Albert Park Circuit is an exit track that combines public roads, smoothing them out and having bumpers, two things drivers can’t do without while adjusting to the new cars and regulations.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in the opening practice, ahead of today’s second practice.
Australian Grand Prix 2026 free streaming
Australia: 10 Play (FREE, English commentary)
Austria: Servus TV (FREE)
In Luxembourg: RTL Zwee (FREE)
In Belgium: RTBF (FREE)
Blocked? Watch your Australian GP stream with a VPN
Australian Grand Prix 2026 Schedule
(All times GMT)
Friday, March 6
1.30am-2.30am – Practice 1
5am-6am – Practice 2
Saturday, March 7
1.30am-2.30am – Practice 3
5am-6am – Fitness
Sunday, March 8
4am – Australian Grand Prix
Australian Grand Prix 2026 preview
Arguably more than any other race, last year’s Australian GP showed just how good the margins can be. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both drove in the rain at the same time 12 months ago, but when Norris’ car skidded back onto the road, Piastri’s came to rest on the grass. Had their fortunes turned around, the title race may have turned out differently.
Considering the magnitude of the 2026 changes – the electric units have been completely overhauled, the DRS has been replaced with Active Aero, Overtake and Boost methods – and that at Audi, Cadillac and Arvid Lindblad we have more new teams than rookie drivers, most of the cars have shown strong reliability in Preseason Testing. The Mercedes seems to have the edge, which is in keeping with George Russell’s talk of fighting, but the Ferraris and Ferrari-powered Haas and Cadillacs seem to be very quick off the line.
It has been a stinking season for Lawrence Stroll, the Adrian Newey-designed Aston Martin who is so far back in the field that he has reportedly offered Christian Horner a possible return to the F1 paddock.
We’ll show you how to watch live streaming of the Australian Grand Prix from anywhere in the world, starting with the FREE options.
Watch Australian Grand Prix 2026 live from anywhere
Most F1 live streams are location sensitive, meaning you won’t be able to access your preferred stream when traveling abroad. VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a straightforward but powerful application that allows you to change your virtual location and thus unlock any Australian GP broadcast – including free coverage in Australia, Austria, Luxembourg and Belgium.
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How to use a VPN for any Australian GP live stream
1. Sign up for a VPN of your choice. NordVPN is the one we recommend.
2. Open a VPN operating system and select the service area you wish to access. For F1, you may wish to select Australia for 10Play.
3. Straight to 10 Play on your browser or device and enjoy free live streaming of the Australian Grand Prix.
How to watch the Australian Grand Prix 2026 in 4K Ultra HD in the UK
In the UK, you can watch the Australian Grand Prix, and every F1 race, in 4K with Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream puck. You will need to subscribe to the Ultra HD package and have a 4K TV.
Go to the Sky Sports F1 Ultra HD channel to watch all the races, suitable for 4K and HDR viewing.
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F1 season pass
F1 TV Pro includes live HD coverage of every F1 practice, qualifying and race. There are no ad breaks.
F1 TV Pro is available in over 188 countries – but not in the UK (you can use the basic ‘Access’ version to get live timings but you can’t watch any races live). F1 TV Premium is available in the US.
F1 TV Pro is available through the F1 TV website, iOS/Android apps, Roku TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Google TV and other mobile devices.
Latest F1 TV Pro prices:
- F1 TV Pro in India – $3.99/month (cheapest)
- F1 TV Pro in South Africa – $4.99/month
- F1 TV Pro Brazil – $5.99/month
- F1 TV Pro in the Netherlands – €11.90/month
- F1 TV Pro in the USA – $10.99/month
- F1 TV Pro in Mexico – $129/month
Watch live streaming of Australian Grand Prix 2026 in USA
In the USA, Apple TV shows the Australian Grand Prix – and practice sessions are available for free throughout the season.
Subscriptions cost $12.99 per month after FREE 7-day trialalthough better deals are available for Apple customers.
Shopping for eligible Apple devices, including a select selection of iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac models, gets you free access to Apple TV for three months.
Apple One, which includes Apple TV and Apple Music, Apple Arcade and 50GB of iCloud Storage, starts at $19.95 a month 1 month free trial.
Alternatively, for a limited time Apple Music Student Subscriptions include Apple TV, plus fees $6 per month.
Watch live streaming of the Australian Grand Prix 2026 in Australia
Every session of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix is free to watch on Network 10 and 10 Play streaming service.
Fox Sports, meanwhile, has the rights to show every live F1 race in Australia. That means Foxtel and Kayo Sports subscribers get a front row seat.
Kayo offers new customers a FREE 7-day trial water testing, after which it starts at AU$29.99 per month for the Standard tier. For 4K video quality and simultaneous streaming on up to two devices, you’ll need the Kayo Premium plan for AU$45.99 per month.
Subscribers can stream the action via Foxtel Now by adding the Sports package ($30 per month).
Australian Grand Prix 2026: First Times Around the World
|
Session |
Location (AEDT) |
ET |
PT |
GMT |
IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Practice 1 |
Friday: 12:30pm |
Thursday: 8:30pm |
Thursday: 5:30pm |
Friday: 1:30am |
Friday: 7:00am |
|
Practice 2 |
Friday: 4:00pm |
Friday: 12:00am |
Thursday: 9:00pm |
Friday: 5:00am |
Friday: 10:30am |
|
Practice 3 |
Saturday: 12:30pm |
Friday: 8:30pm |
Friday: 5:30pm |
Saturday: 1:30am |
Saturday: 7:00am |
|
It’s worth it |
Sat: 4:00pm |
Saturday: 12:00am |
Friday: 9:00pm |
Saturday: 5:00am |
Saturday: 10:30am |
|
The Grand Prix |
Sunday: 3:00pm |
Saturday: 11:00pm |
Saturday: 8:00pm |
Sunday: 4:00am |
Sunday: 9:30am |
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