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The 2026 Formula 1 season is officially underway. Following three practices and one qualifying round, the Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix Race at Melbourne’s Albert Park Circuit will take place on Saturday, March 7, at 8 p.m. PT/11 p.m. ET. In terms of TV coverage, the 2026 season marks the start of F1 and Apple TV’s five-year streaming deal, meaning that for the first time ever, Apple TV is the exclusive U.S. home for every practice, qualifying, sprint and race, including, of course, the Australian GP.
In additional to today’s race, all of the weekend’s practice and qualifying rounds are available on-demand at Apple TV’s Formula 1 hub. Following a seven-day free trial period for new subscribers, Apple TV is $12.99 per month.
At a Glance: How to Watch 2026 Australian Grand Prix Race
- When: Saturday, March 7, 8 p.m. PT/11 p.m. ET
- Stream online: Apple TV
Where to Watch F1 Australia 2026 Live : Air Date and Time, Apple TV Free Trial
The 2026 Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix Race airs live in the U.S. on Saturday, March 7, at 8 p.m. PT/11 p.m. ET, available to livestream exclusively on Apple TV. Following a seven-day free trial, new subscribers can sign up for Apple TV at $12.99 per month.
Looking to watch the Australian GP’s practice and qualifying rounds? Apple TV is home to every practice, qualifying and sprint session, both live and on-demand. Plus, the eighth season of Formula 1: Drive to Survive is now streaming on Apple TV in the U.S., also included in the seven-day trial period. Additional curated F1 programming including rule changes, new cars, team updates and 2025 season highlights is also available at Apple TV’s Formula 1 hub.
See the full 2026 Formula 1 racing schedule here, and visit Apple TV’s Formula 1 channel to take advantage of the free trial period.
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