The F1 circus is back in town from Thursday 13 March to Sunday 16 March 2025. Here's what to expect each day.
For the first time since 2019, the Australian Grand Prix will open the 2025 Formula One season.
Given where the 2024 season left off, the competition at the top is fiercer than ever, so the opening race is sure to be thrilling.
Not only that, but we also have two Australians to cheer on in the big leagues – rookie Jack Doohan and Oscar Piastri, who may have a genuine shot at victory in front of his home crowd.
With three days leading up to the main race, there’s plenty of exciting support categories and a jam-packed schedule of on-track action to enjoy.
Here's what to expect on track over the Grand Prix weekend.
2025 Australian Grand Prix track schedule – Thursday 13 March
Weather: Mostly sunny with a top of 29 degrees.
Highlights: Porsche Carrera Cup Qualifying, and a Melbourne Supersprint (Supercars) race in the afternoon.
| Start | Finish | Event |
| 10:00am | Gates open | |
| 10:00am | 12:00pm | Melbourne Walk |
| 10:10am | 10:40am | Porsche Carrera Cup |
| 11:05am | 11:35am | MSS Security Melbourne Supersprint – Practice 1 |
| 12:30pm | 1:00pm | Porsche Carrera Cup – Qualifying |
| 1:25pm | 1:55pm | MSS Security Melbourne Supersprint - Practice 2 |
| 2:10pm | 2:30pm | Racing Past |
| 3:25pm | 3:40pm | MSS Security Melbourne Supersprint - Qualifying 1, Race 1 |
| 3:50pm | 4:05pm | MSS Security Melbourne Supersprint - Qualifying 2, Race 2 |
| 4:50pm | 5:25pm | Porsche Carrera Cup – Race 1 (13 laps) |
| 5:45pm | 6:30pm | MSS Security Melbourne Supersprint – Race 2 (19 laps) |
| 7:30pm | Gates close |
2025 Australian Grand Prix track schedule – Friday 14 March
Weather: Shower or two, a top of 32 degrees.
Highlights: Formula One hits the track for the first time. Plus, don't miss Formula Two and Three Qualifying sessions.
| Start | Finish | Event |
| 8:30am | Gates open | |
| 8:30am | 11:30am | Melbourne Walk |
| 8:50am | 9:35am | Formula Three – Practice |
| 10:00am | 10:30am | Oscar Piastri Quad Lock Zone |
| 10:00am | 10:15am | Formula Two – Practice |
| 11:10am | 11:30am | Racing Past |
| 12:30pm | 1:30pm | Formula One – Practice 1 |
| 2:00pm | 2:30pm | Formula Three – Qualifying |
| 2:35pm | 2:45pm | RAAF Aerial Display |
| 2:45pm | 3:30pm | MSS Security Melbourne Supersprint – Race 2 (19 laps) |
| 4:00pm | 5:00pm | Formula One – Practice 2 |
| 5:30pm | 6:00pm | Formula Two – Qualifying |
| 6:25pm | 7:00pm | Porsche Carrera Cup – Race 2 (13 laps) |
| 7:30pm | Gates close (except 1 or 8) | |
| 9:30pm | After dark gates close |
2025 Australian Grand Prix track schedule – Saturday 15 March
Weather: 29 degrees, mostly cloudy.
Highlights: Formula 1 cars hit the track at 12:30pm for final practice, then qualifying at 4:00pm.
| Start | Finish | Event |
| 8:30am | Gates open | |
| 8:30am | 11:30am | Melbourne Walk |
| 9:05am | 9:15am | MSS Security Melbourne Supersprint – Qualifying 3, Race 3 |
| 9:25am | 9:35am | MSS Security Melbourne Supersprint – Qualifying 4, Race 4 |
| 11:15am | 12:00pm | Formula Three – Sprint Race (20 laps) |
| 12:30pm | 1:30pm | Formula One – Practice 3 |
| 1:40pm | 1:55pm | Racing Past |
| 2:15pm | 3:00pm | Formula Two – Sprint Race (23 laps) |
| 3:40pm | 3:55pm | RAAF Aerial Display |
| 4:00pm | 5:00pm | Formula One – Qualifying |
| 5:35pm | 6:20pm | MSS Security Melbourne Supersprint – Race 3 (19 laps) |
| 6:35pm | 7:10pm | Porsche Carrera Cup – Race 3 (13 laps) |
| 7:30pm | Gates close (except 1 or 8) | |
| 9:00pm | After dark gates close |
2025 Australian Grand Prix track schedule – Sunday 16 March
Weather: 26 degrees, with the chance of rain and a storm.
Highlights: Race day for Formula One at 3:00pm.
| Start | Finish | Event |
| 8:30am | Gates open | |
| 8:30am | 11:30am | Melbourne Walk |
| 9:00am | 9:45am | Formula Three – Feature Race (23 laps) |
| 10:20am | 10:55am | MSS Security Melbourne Supersprint - Race 4 (14 laps) |
| 10:55am | 11:10am | RAAF Aerial Display |
| 11:30am | 12:30pm | Formula Two – Feature Race (33 laps) |
| 1:00pm | 1:30pm | Formula One – Driver's Parade |
| 2:30pm | 2:40pm | RAAF Aerial Display |
| 3:00pm | Formula One – Race (58 laps) | |
| 7:00pm | Gates close | |
| 9:00pm | After Dark gates close (Gate 1 and 8) |
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