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How to Watch the 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix Online

After some big off-season changes, Formula 1 is back this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix. Here’s where to stream it online

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March 5, 2026

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The 2026 Formula 1 season is here, with the world’s best drivers down under for the Australian Grand Prix.

Much has changed since Lando Norris won the 2025 World Drivers’ Championship and McLaren picked up the World Constructors’ Championship. The bulk of the off-season changes are related to car specifications, including their size, aerodynamics, power units, and driving modes. The details aren’t worth enumerating — even Lewis Hamilton called them “ridiculously complex” — but these changes could mean a complete shuffle of car superiority between teams.

At a Glance: Where to Stream F1 Australian Online

Another major off-season change was on the broadcasting side, which saw F1 sign a five-year exclusive deal with Apple TV. If you don’t have Apple TV, you might need to change your streaming setup to watch F1 Australia and other races online this season.

Ahead is a quick guide on where to livestream F1 Australia this weekend, plus key details about the race.

Where to Stream F1 Australia In the U.S.

Apple TV now has exclusive U.S. broadcasting rights to Formula 1. That means the best way to watch F1 Australia (and all other races) is to get a subscription to Apple TV. The streaming service costs $12.99 a month but starts with a seven-day free trial.

get free trial at apple TV

Apple TV will show every practice, qualifying, and race this season, plus warmups, post-race analysis, interviews, and more. The mega-hit F1 docuseries Drive to Survive will also be available to watch on Apple TV, as well as Netflix, under the new agreement.

Stream F1 Australia for Free with a VPN

Another way to watch F1 Australia is to get a VPN (virtual private network) to access the race’s free broadcast on Australia’s 10. The streaming service is only available in Australia, but you can access it from anywhere using a VPN. Two of the best VPNs are ExpressVPN and NordVPN, which both let you safely connect to servers all over the world.

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2026 Australian Grand Prix Schedule

The 2026 Australian Grand Prix kicks off on Friday, March 6 (very early in the morning for U.S. viewers) and wraps up with race day on Sunday, March 8. Here’s the full schedule (times in ET):

Friday, March 6
Practice One: 1.30 a.m – 2.30 a.m
Practice Two: 5 a.m – 6 a.m

Saturday, March 7
Practice Three: 1.30 a.m – 2.30 a.m
Qualifying: 5 a.m – 6 a.m

Sunday, March 8
Australian Grand Prix: 4 a.m

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