The first race of the 2025 Formula 1 season takes place this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix. First practice kicks off at 12.30pm local time (1.30am UK) followed by practice two at 4pm local (5am UK). Then on Saturday final practice takes place at 12.30pm local time (1.30am UK) followed by qualifying at 4pm local time (5am UK). Then the Australian Grand Prix takes place at 3pm local time (4am UK). Australian GP schedule (local time)Friday March 14FP1: 12.30pmFP2: 4pmSaturday March 15FP3: 12.30pmQualifying: 4pmSunday March 16Australian Grand Prix: 3pmAustralian GP schedule (UK time)Friday March 14FP1: 1.30amFP2: 5amSaturday March 15FP3: 1.30amQualifying: 5amSunday March 16Australian Grand Prix: 4am

Source: The Times March 12, 2025 15:14 UTC