Australian Grand Prix 2019: UK start times, TV channel and live stream for F1 season opener in Melbourne

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Formula One is set to roar back into life with the 2019 season getting underway at the Australian Grand Prix this weekend.

Lewis Hamilton is looking for a sixth world championship after lifting the title once again last season.


Lewis Hamilton will begin his F1 title defence at the Australian Grand Prix

And its all change with the title-challenging teams with Charles Leclerc replacing Kimi Raikkonen at Ferrari, while Max Verstappen has been joined by Pierre Gasly at Red Bull.

The opening race of the campaign is always an exciting weekend as the teams look to get their cars ready for the season ahead.

Will Hamilton kick off his title defence with a victory down under? Here’s how to find out.

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When is the Australian Grand Prix?

The Australian Grand Prix will be held on Sunday, March 17 with the race set to get underway at 5.10am UK time or 4.10pm in Melbourne.

Before that, Practice One will take place on Friday, March 15 at 1am followed by Practice Two at 5am.

Practice Three will follow at 3am on Saturday, March 16 before the battle for pole commences with qualifying at 6am.

What TV channel is the Australian Grand Prix on and can I live stream it?

The Australian Grand Prix will be live on Sky Sports F1 from 3.30am on Sunday.

Friday practice coverage will begin at 12.30am while Saturday coverage will start at 2.45am.

Non-Sky Sports subscribers can watch the race on TV by ordering a NOW TV Day Pass for £8.99.

To live stream the race, log into your Sky Go account.


Ferrari star Sebastian Vettel won the Australian Grand Prix last season

Where is the Australian Grand Prix held?

As has been the case since 1996, the Australian Grand Prix will be held at Albert Park, Melbourne.

Drivers will race 58 laps.

Ferrari star Sebastian Vettel has won the race in the last two seasons while Hamilton last won it for Mercedes in 2015.

Formula One 2019: Driver line-up

Mercedes: Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas

Ferrari: Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc

Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Pierre Gasly

Renault: Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Hulkenberg

Haas: Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen

Mclaren: Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris

Racing Point: Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll

Alfa Romeo: Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi

Toro Rosso: Daniil Kvyat and Alex Albon

Williams: George Russell and Robert Kubica


Source: TalkSport.com Motorsport