The 2024 Formula One season has kicked off, and it’s already shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons in recent memory. With the introduction of new aerodynamic regulations last year, teams are still getting to grips with the changes, and there are still plenty of gains to be made.
Additionally, with major personnel changes across several teams, including drivers and team principals, it’s anyone’s guess who will come out on top this year.
When is the Australian Grand Prix held?
Get ready to witness the most exciting racing event of the year! The 2024 edition of the Australian Grand Prix is just around the corner and it’s set to take place from March 22 to March 24, 2024.
This three-day event will feature a lineup of world-class drivers competing in the most high-speed and adrenaline-fueled races.
The good news is that F1 fans will get to enjoy the Australian Grand Prix for a long time to come. Thanks to a new contract extension, the event will continue to be held in Melbourne until at least the end of 2037. This means that the city will remain as the season-opening venue for F1 races in the Asia-Pacific region.
How to watch the Australian Grand Prix
The broadcast rights for the 2024 Australian Grand Prix are shared across Foxtel, Kayo Sports and Channel Ten.
Foxtel and Kayo’s live coverage will include every practice, qualifying session and the Australian Grand Prix shown live, with no ad-breaks during racing. This will include special events such as Pit Lane Qualifying and the Driver’s Parade, as well as extensive live coverage of F2 and F3 racing.
Channel Ten’s live broadcasts will include each Formula One practice, qualifying session, and the Grand Prix itself, but expect plenty of ads, and less extensive coverage of each day’s undercard events.
Australian Grand Prix Live TV Times (AEDT/AEST)
| Australia | Date/Time (AEDT) | TV Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Australia Practice 1 | Live: Fri, 22 Mar, 12:00pm – 2:00pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Ten |
| Australia Practice 2 | Live: Fri, 22 Mar, 3:45pm – 5:25pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Ten |
| Australia Practice 3 | Live: Sat, 23 Mar, 12:15pm – 2:10pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Ten |
| Australia Qualifying | Live: Sat, 23 Mar, 3:55pm – 5:00pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Ten |
| Australia Grand Prix | Live: Sun, 24 Mar, 2:55pm – 5:00pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Ten |
| Grand Prix Replay | Sun, 24 Mar, 7:30pm – 9:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
Which streaming services will show the F1 GP?
Below is a complete list of sports streaming services that will show all the Formula 1 races in Australia, including the Formula 1 race in Melbourne. If other providers provide the Formula 1 Grand Prix races further down the line, the below list will be updated.
| Provider | Formula 1 |
|---|---|
| Kayo Sports | Yes |
| Foxtel Now | Yes |
| Foxtel Now from Telstra | Yes |
| Kayo from Telstra | Yes |
| Ten Play app | Yes |
| Optus Sports | No |
| Stan Sport | No |
| DAZN | No |
How to watch the Formula 1 season
As Formula One journeys from country to country around the world, you can watch every race in any way that suits you. Many sport TV providers offer comprehensive coverage of F1 live.
Every single Formula One weekend will be broadcast on Fox Sports (Kayo/Foxtel) in Australia. There are several providers that will allow you to access Fox Sports on your home TV or compatible device. Discover how to access Fox Sports below.
FeaturedStream Formula One with Kayo
Kayo Sports streaming service gives you access to 14 dedicated sports channels including Fox Sports 506 – meaning you can watch every Formula One race live or on demand at a time that suits you. Kayo offer a 14 day free trial to new customers so you can check it out before committing to a plan. Kayo Sports is available for $25/month (basic plan) or $35/month (premium plan) after the free trial period ends.
Stream Formula One with Foxtel
The Foxtel Now streaming service also offer Fox Sports 506, included in their Sports Pack – meaning you get access to F1 as well as everything else Fox Sports has to offer, including BeIN and ESPN. Foxtel Now also offer a 10 day free trial to new customers, which you can take advantage of to watch the Formula One.
To get the Sports Pack ($29/month) you have to subscribe to the Essentials Pack first ($25/month), meaning after your free trial ends the total monthly fee is $53 per month.
Watch Formula One Grand Prix with Telstra
If you’re a Telstra customer, you can get fantastic deals for watching Formula One on both Kayo Sports and Foxtel Now. Telstra’s Kayo Offer gives a discount of $10 per month on either the basic or premium plan with Kayo Sports, providing great value for money. Telstra also offers a Foxtel Now offer which gives you the first month for free, meaning you only have to pay for the Sports Pack on top.
Both options are part of a 12-month contract – ideal for the entirety of the F1 calendar!
Free to Air Formula One Highlights
Channel 10 offers free viewing of the Formula One GP in our home country, as well as free highlights of every other race on the calendar This means that every Monday evening following the race on Sunday (with the exception of the Australian GP), one-hour shortened highlights of every race are free to watch.
F1 TV Australia
F1 TV is an official Formula One streaming channel that offers fans a close-up view of the F1 experience every weekend. From pit lane to interviews with drivers – and even radio comms that aren’t shown on TV – they offer excellent entertainment.
Although the live feature (F1 TV Pro) isn’t available via their streaming service in Australia, the service is packed with over 650 archived races, documentaries and more all available on demand. F1 TV is available for $4.49/month or $34.99 for the whole year.
F1 TV Plans
- F1 TV Monthly
- No Lock-in Contract
- Watch exclusive documentaries
- See 650+ historic races from the F1 archives
- $4.49/mth
- F1 TV Annually
- 12 Month Contract
- Watch exclusive documentaries
- See 650+ historic races from the F1 archives
- $34.99/365 days
