Get ready for the Australian Grand Prix with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about how to watch the year's first Formula 1 race, what the schedule is and more.

With FP1 and FP2 already in the books it looks like Ferrari and McLaren are the strongest heading into the final practice session of the weekend ahead of qualifying. Mercedes while strong over a race distance seem far off on one lap pace and Red Bull appear to be struggling and are unable to match its rivals both in qualifying simulation as well as long runs,

The 24-race, 2025 Formula One season begins with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne this weekend. McLaren and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen start their respective defences of the constructors’ and drivers’ championships, with two free-practice sessions today ahead of qualifying tomorrow. Today: FP1 (9:30pm ET), FP2 (1am ET).