Australian GP 2025: Season Opener Thrills in Melbourne

March 1st, 2025, 5:00 PM
Australian GP 2025: Season Opener Thrills in Melbourne
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The 2025 Formula 1 season officially kicks off with the Australian Grand Prix. Melbourne has once again been given the honor of being the first race on the calendar, a position Australia had lost since 2020. The race at the Albert Park Circuit offers challenging turns, high speeds, and strategic choices that can make a difference. Below you will find the complete schedule for the Australian GP with Dutch times.

Tijdschema Australian GP 2025 (Dutch Time)

Due to the time difference with Australia, the sessions take place early in the morning in the Netherlands. Set your alarm, as it promises to be an exciting weekend!

Friday, March 14

First free practice: 02:30 – 03:30
Second free practice: 06:00 – 07:00

Saturday, March 15

Third free practice: 02:30 – 03:30
Qualification: 06:00 – 07:00

Sunday, March 16

Race: 05:00

What can you expect from the Australian GP?

Albert Park is known for its semi-street circuit character, which means that grip and tire management are crucial. As this is the first race of the season, we get a good picture of the power relations between the teams for the first time. Will the winter updates from Red Bull, Ferrari, and Mercedes immediately bear fruit? Or will another team cause a surprise?

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