F1 2026: Australian Grand Prix practice, qualifying and race times, UK times, plus weather forecast
By Lorraine Mckenna
Published on March 2, 2026.
The 2026 Formula 1 season will begin with the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia, and the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. The biggest rule change in the sport's history will see new-look cars, engines, and possibly some fresh faces on the podium. British 18-year-old Arvid Lindblad is the only rookie in the line-up, alongside veteran drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas.
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