The most awaited race weekend is almost near for all the Formula 1 fans out there. The third race of the 2024 Formula One championship is scheduled to take place in Melbourne on March 24, 2024. Max Verstappen is currently leading by fifteen points over his teammate Sergio Perez, Red Bull has managed to finish the first two races with a podium in a row at Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
For the upcoming race, the crowd will be supporting the local boys – McLaren driver Oscar Piastri and RB’s Daniel Ricciardo. The question is whether they will be able to challenge world champions Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, or George Russell. This makes the event a must-watch. Here are the timings for the race.
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Everything Fans Need to Know About the Australian Grand Prix, From Weather Forecasts to the Lineup
For this race in the Australian autumn, there is no chance of rain. There should be some cloud cover, mild winds, and a moderate 20ºC temperature.
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What are the current driver standings?
As the F1 season goes on, fans are excited to follow the driver standings for the ongoing battle for dominance in the race. Let’s take a look at the latest rankings to see how each driver has performed.
| S.No | Drivers | Team | Points |
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 51 |
| 2 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull Racing | 36 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 28 |
| 4 | George Russell | Mercedes | 18 |
| 5 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 16 |
| 6 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | 15 |
| 7 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 12 |
| 8 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 12 |
| 9 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 8 |
| 10 | Oliver Bearman | Ferrari | 6 |
| 11 | Nico Hulkenberg | Haas | 1 |
| 12 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1 |
| 13 | Alex Albon | Williams | 0 |
| 14 | Zhou Guanyu | Sauber | 0 |
| 15 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas | 0 |
| 16 | Daniel Ricciardo | RB | 0 |
| 17 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine | 0 |
| 18 | Yuki Tsunoda | RB | 0 |
| 19 | Logan Sargeant | Williams | 0 |
| 20 | Valtteri Bottas | Sauber | 0 |
| 21 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 0 |
Which streaming platform can you watch F1 online?
Several streaming platforms enable fans of Formula 1 to watch the race online. The official Formula 1 streaming service, F1 TV, is a good choice as it provides thorough coverage of every race. Sky Sports F1, ESPN, F1 TV Pro in the US, Sky Sports in the UK, TSN in Canada, Fancode, and F1 TV Pro in India.
Fiza is a writer at The Sports Orbit, focusing on F1 coverage. She is currently pursuing her master’s in broadcasting journalism and has a profound love for motorsports. She finds F1 to be the most engaging among others due to its adrenaline rush. She got interested in the sport after watching an F1 race with her brother and uncle, and she’s been hooked ever since. Her favorite team is Mercedes and she is a fan of Lewis Hamilton. Besides her dedication to F1, she enjoys activities like reading, practicing her calligraphy skills, and experimenting with cooking.
