With the Australian Grand Prix 2024 scheduled to take place in the Melbourne circuit, the Formula 1 season aims to begin with an exciting start. Here’s a thorough look at the drivers’ standings, event timings, streaming details, and more for this weekend’s exciting race.
When will the next Formula 1 race be held?
The upcoming Formula 1 race, is set to take place in Melbourne on March 22-24. Over the weekend, fans can expect dramatic wheel-to-wheel racing between drivers like Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, and Charles Leclerc as they compete for dominance on the iconic Melbourne track.
The Australian Grand Prix is one of the highlights of the motorsport calendar due to its unexpected outcomes. While the Grand Prix takes place at Albert Park in Melbourne, the local crowd will also have two home drivers to support for; Oscar Piastri and Daniel Ricciardo.
Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2024 timings
Friday 22nd March
| Free practice 1 | Free practice 2 |
| Local time – 12.30 p.m. | Local time – 4:00 p.m. |
| UK – 1:30 a.m. GMT | UK – 5:00 a.m. GMT |
| USA – 9:30 p.m. ET. | USA – 1:00 a.m. ET. |
| INDIA – 7:00 a.m. IST. | INDIA – 10:30 a.m. IST. |
Saturday 23rd March
| Free practice 3 | Qualifying |
| Local time – 12.30 p.m. | Local time – 4:00 p.m. |
| UK – 1:30 a.m. GMT | UK – 5.00 a.m. GMT |
| USA – 9:30 p.m. ET. | USA – 1:00 a.m. ET. |
| INDIA – 7:00 a.m. IST. | INDIA – 10:30 a.m. IST. |
24th March Sunday Australian Grand Prix
| Race |
| Local time -3:00 p.m |
| UK – 4:00 a.m GMT |
| USA – 12:00 am ET |
| INDIA – 9:30 p.m IST |
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 well-liked choice as it provides thorough coverage of every race. Also, a lot of TV networks all around the world stream Formula 1 races online via their websites or applications. 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 are a few instances.
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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.
