This article will take you through where you can watch & stream the Australian Grand Prix in 2023! Formula 1 travels out of the Middle East for the first time this season, as we head to the land down under.
Albert Park is among the best atmospheres on the Formula 1 calendar, and recent renovations have turned this semi-street track into a fast-flowing river of asphalt.
With Australia's time zone almost 12 hours ahead of Europe, tuning in from other parts of the world can be challenging. Which channels will it be on though? We've got all the TV and streaming information right here!
Where to watch & stream the Australian Grand Prix 2023
The Australian Grand Prix is a staple on the Formula 1 calendar, being nearly ever-present since the first championship race in 1985. Having originally been held on the streets of Adelaide, it's been hosted in Melbourne since 1996.
The layout of the Albert Park circuit had been constant until last year's race. A chicane in the middle sector has been removed, while some corners towards the end of the lap have been tightened.
When it comes to the most successful drivers in Australia, Michael Schumacher holds the record for the most wins in the F1 era with four. Jenson Button and Sebastian Vettel have three wins each.
Sir Lewis Hamilton is the only repeat winner on the current grid with two wins to his name. Fernando Alonso, Charles Leclerc and Valtteri Bottas also have one victory each around Albert Park.
But where can you watch & stream the Australian Grand Prix? Let's find out!
UK
We'll begin with the UK, where all sessions will be shown live on Sky Sports F1. Sky Sports F1 will be the only channel to see all sessions of the 2023 season live in the UK.
The start times for the sessions are the earliest of the season, and you'll need to set your alarms very early to see all of the live action. Despite the race taking place in the late afternoon in Australia, you'll need to be a very early riser to see it as it happens:
Practice 1: 2:30 - 3:30, Friday 31 March
Practice 2: 6:00 - 7:00, 31 March
Practice 3: 2:30 - 3:30, Saturday 1 April
Qualifying: 6:00 - 7:00, 1 April
Race: 6:00, Sunday 2 April
You'll also be able to catch the highlights of Qualifying and the Race on Channel 4 later in the afternoon on their respective days.
USA
Just like last year, Formula 1 coverage in the United States is on ESPN. Because of the huge time difference, this will be a Saturday night race if you're on the west coast.
You'll need to stay up very late to catch all of the sessions, or go for a tactical nap in the evening. All of the following times are in ET (UTC -5):
Practice 1: 21:30 - 22:30, Thursday 30 March ESPNews
Practice 2: 1:00 - 2:00, Friday 31 March ESPN2
Practice 3: 21:30 - 22:30, 31 March ESPNews
Qualifying: 1:00 - 2:00, Saturday 1 April ESPN
Race: 1:00, Sunday 2 April ESPN2
There is also Spanish-language coverage available on either ESPN 3 or ESPN Deportes.
Australia
Aussie fans of Formula 1 will be able to enjoy one of the few races of the year that's at a sociable hour for them. The FOX network will be covering the 2023 Australian Grand Prix in its home country.
All times are in Australian Eastern Standard time (UTC +11).
Practice 1: 13:30 - 14:30, Friday 31 March
Practice 2: 17:00 - 18:00, 31 March
Practice 3: 13:30 - 14:30, Saturday 1 April
Qualifying: 17:00 - 18:00, 1 April
Race: 17:00, Sunday 2 April
Germany
In Germany, Sky Deutschland will show all sessions live on Sky Sport F1 HD as usual for the Australian Grand Prix. All showtimes are in CET (Central European Time, UTC+1):
Practice 1: 3:30 - 4:30, Friday 31 March
Practice 2: 7:00 - 8:00, 31 March
Practice 3: 3:30 - 4:30, Saturday 1 April
Qualifying: 7:00 - 8:00, 1 April
Race: 7:00, Sunday 2 April
For those wanting to watch for free in Germany, unfortunately, RTL will no longer show any races going forward in 2023. Some may be shown live on other free-to-air channels in 2023, but this isn't confirmed.
France
Just like in 2022, the French coverage of the 2023 Australian Grand Prix will be carried out by Canal+. All showtimes are in CET (Central European Time, UTC+1):
Practice 1: 3:30 - 4:30, Friday 31 March
Practice 2: 7:00 - 8:00, 31 March
Practice 3: 3:30 - 4:30, Saturday 1 April
Qualifying: 7:00 - 8:00, 1 April
Race: 7:00, Sunday 2 April
Netherlands
Coverage of the 2023 Formula 1 season in the Netherlands will continue to be on Viaplay and Viaplay+. All showtimes are in CET (Central European Time, UTC+1):
Practice 1: 3:30 - 4:30, Friday 31 March
Practice 2: 7:00 - 8:00, 31 March
Practice 3: 3:30 - 4:30, Saturday 1 April
Qualifying: 7:00 - 8:00, 1 April
Race: 7:00, Sunday 2 April
Canada
Finally, Canada live coverage will be across TSN (English), RDS (French) and Noovo (French) in 2023. TSN will cover all of the sessions, but which channels it will do so on hasn't been confirmed yet.
All of the following times are in Canadian Summer time for the east coast:
Practice 1: 21:30 - 22:30, Thursday 30 March
Practice 2: 1:00 - 2:00, Friday 31 March
Practice 3: 21:30 - 22:30, 31 March
Qualifying: 1:00 - 2:00, Saturday 1 April
Race: 1:00, Sunday 2 April
