MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 19: Daniil Kvyat of Russia drives the (26) Red Bull Racing Red Bull-TAG Heuer RB12 TAG Heuer waits in the Pitlane during qualifying for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park on March 19, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
This weekend, car enthusiasts will be buzzing as the F1 Australian Grand Prix takes place. The event will feature some of the best F1 drivers that racing has to offer as well some new rules and regulations that will come into effect.
Notably, Formula One has allowed an increase to the width of both a vehicle’s body as well as their tires. This is in an effort to increase both speed and stability. The race will consist of 58 laps as defending champion Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) will look to retain his crown.
F1 Australian Grand Prix Viewing Details
Date: Friday, March 24-26
Time: Practice Session: 4:00 P.M. EST/Qualifying Round: 5:00 P.M. EST/Race: 4:00 P.M. EST
Location: Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit
TV Channel: SkyF1
How To Watch F1 Highlights On TV
We don’t expect you to wake up at 6:00 A.M., don’t worry. But, if you want to catch the highlights from the races, there’s a free and easy way to do so.
Channel 4 has terrestrial rights to F1 highlights, while Sky Sports will also be recapping the Australian GP on its dedicated F1 channel – it’ll be airing multiple highlight slots both days, and you can find its official schedule here, though I find the TV Guide UK listings offer a better user experience if it’s Sky you’re after.
How To Live Stream The F1 Australian Grand Prix
The best place online to find the Australian Grand Prix is the official Formula One live online site. You will be able to watch every Formula One race as it happens in real time.
You can also live stream the event via Sky Sports Mobile app or Sky Go app.You will need your log-in and password information for your cable or satellite provider and you’re good to go.
If you don’t subscribe to Sky Sports, you can buy a Day Pass for Sky Sports via its Now TV service by downloading the app for on-the-go viewing. It will work on mobile, tablets and laptops, as well as your TV.
