F1 Australian Grand Prix 2023: Date, UK start time, TV channel and stream as Red Bull look to continue their domination

RED BULL drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez are both comfortably leading the drivers standings ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.

Perez finished top of the podium at the more recent Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

And Max Verstappen won the opening Grand Prix of the Formula 1 season in Bahrain.

Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso has finished third on the podium at both races and also sits third in the standings.

While Lewis Hamilton has finished 5th in both Grand Prix so far, and he feels that his Mercedes car can’t compete with the drivers from Red Bull.

When is the Australian Grand Prix?

• The Australian Grand Prix gets underway on Sunday, April 2.
• The race is expected to begin at 6:00am UK time.
• The race will take place at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit

When is practice and qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix?

• Practice 1: Friday, March 31 at 2:30am – 3:30am UK time.
• Practice 2: Friday, March 31 at 6:00am – 7:00am UK time.
• Practice 3: Saturday, April 1 at 2:30am – 3:30am UK time.
• Qualifying: Saturday, April 1 at 6:00am – 7:00am UK time.

What channel is the Australian Grand Prix on and can it be live streamed?

• The Australian Grand Prix will be shown live on Sky Sports F1 from 4:30am UK time.
• Sky Sports customers can live stream the race via the NOW app, which is available to download for free onto your mobile or tablet device.
• Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to stay up to date with all the action.