What time does the 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix start?

The 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix started at 3 PM local time (Melbourne) on Sunday, March 8, which is 4 AM GMT and 11 PM EST the same day.

The race has already concluded with George Russell winning for Mercedes and Kimi Antonelli finishing second.

• The race start time was 3 PM local time in Melbourne.
• The race took place on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
• The race winner was George Russell from Mercedes.
• The race results are now available online.

If you missed the race live, you can find highlights and full race summaries from official F1 sources or motorsport outlets for detailed insights.

References: https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2026/australia; https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/the-starting-grid-for-the-2026-australian-f1-grand-prix/10803004/