The 2026 Formula 1 season kicks off in style with the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne. Scheduled for March 6–8, 2026 (race day: Sunday, March 8), it’s the first of 24 Grands Prix on the 2026 calendar.

Fans can expect high-octane action on the classic street-circuit that winds around Melbourne’s scenic Albert Park lake, a 16-turn layout that blends fast sections and tricky corners, delivering a compelling challenge for drivers and teams alike.

As the season opener, the 2026 Australian Grand Prix isn’t just about one weekend of racing, it sets the tone for the title race, puts new technologies and rivalries to the test, and reignites global F1 excitement under fresh team line-ups and championship hopes.