F1 returns this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix.
After the unofficial shakedown test in Barcelona, followed by the two three-day Pre Season tests in Bahrain, Scuderia Ferrari are ready to get back to racing for the opening round of the season. The testing performance left a positive note on the team, with plenty of
mileage complete by both Lewis and Charles. An innovative wing was also on display, and even though the Scuderia aren’t expected to run it for the opening round it is positive to see Ferrari taking a different approach to their competitors.
The 2026 season sees a brand new set of regulations, both on the aerodynamic and power unit side, and we say goodbye to DRS and hello to Straight Mode. There is plenty of new features in F1 this season, something we and the teams will have to get their heads around and optimise as we go racing. Fingers are tightly crossed that Ferrari have got their jump on the new regulations right and start the season with the advantage.
Australian Grand Prix Timetable
Free Practice 1 – 6th March, 01:30 GMT
Free Practice 2 – 6th March, 05:00 GMT
Free Practice 3 – 7th March, 01:30 GMT
Qualifying – 7th March, 05:00 GMT
Grand Prix – 8th March, 04:00 GMT
For the race weekend, we will be opening a dedicated Race Chat in the WhatsApp community. This will allow members to talk throughout the racing weekend whilst giving members who might not be watching live the chance to not get any spoilers before they see the result. If you want to be a part of this, please make sure to join the WhatsApp Community before Thursday 5th March so that we can make sure you’re in the Race Chat when it opens.