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The upcoming season of Formula One kicks off with the Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park in Melbourne. The practice races will be flagged off on March 14, while the final is scheduled for March 16.
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The 2025 season of Formula 1 will kick off with the Australian Grand Prix. The much-anticipated event will be held at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne. The practice races will be flagged off on March 14, while the final is scheduled for March 16. Speculations have been rife about Lewis Hamilton, who is set to begin a new chapter of his career with the most successful F1 team, Ferrari. The seven-time world champion represented Mercedes in the last 12 seasons and secured several driver titles. He will look to make a strong statement in his Ferrari debut with Charles Leclerc in Melbourne.
Red Bull legend Max Verstappen also hopes to make a positive start after his remarkable success in the last season. He will team up with Liam Lawson at the Australian Grand Prix. No local driver has been able to win the competition thus far. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri will be keen to end the 40-year-old wait this time, pairing up with Lando Norris.
Among the drivers on the current grid, Hamilton has won the Australian Grand Prix twice, in 2008 and 2015. Meanwhile, Leclerc won the final race in 2022, Verstappen finished atop the podium in 2023, and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz emerged victorious in the last season in Melbourne. Germany’s Michael Schumacher remains the most successful driver on this circuit with four titles.
The first ten editions of the Australian GP were held in Adelaide. Melbourne took over as the host in 1996. The circuit features 58 laps of 5.2 kilometres, with the race covering a total distance of 306 kilometres. Defending champion Sainz completed the race in 1:19.813 last season.
Teams and Driver Combinations For the Australian Grand Prix 2025:
McLaren– Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
Ferrari– Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc
Red Bull– Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson
Mercedes– George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Aston Martin– Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll
Alpine– Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan
Haas– Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman
Racing Bulls– Yuki Tsunoda and Isack Hadjar
Williams– Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz
Sauber– Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto
Ahead of the Australian F1 Grand Prix, here is all you need to know about the event:
When will the Australian Grand Prix 2025 take place?
The Australian Grand Prix 2025 is slated to be held from March 14 to 16.
Where will the Australian Grand Prix 2025 be held?
The first Formula 1 event of the season will be held at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne.
At what time will the races of the Australian Grand Prix 2025 begin?
Following three practice races, the qualifier will begin at 10:30 AM IST on March 15. The final race will be flagged off at 9:30 AM IST on March 16.
Which TV channels will broadcast the Australian Grand Prix 2025 Boxing Match?
The Formula 1 event will not be televised in India.
How do I watch the Australian Grand Prix 2025 Boxing Match?
Indian motorsport fans can watch the Australian Grand Prix 2025 live on the FanCode app and F1TV.
