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Formula 1: Australian GP 2023 predictions, preview, schedule, and live stream details

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Here’s a look at the 2023 Australian GP preview, schedule, live stream details and our predictions for this weekend in Melbourne

F1 action moves out of Asia for the first time this season as the teams head to Melbourne for the much-anticipated Australian Grand Prix. After two enthralling races in Sakhir and Jeddah, the Albert Park Circuit is all set to host a spectacle. The Albert Park Circuit has been the home of the Australian GP since 1996 and are now ready to host the 26th edition of the race.

Australia GP 2023 Preview and Track

The Albert Park Circuit motorsport street circuit around Albert Park Lake, located around three kilometers south of Central Melbourne. The circuit has an FIA grade 1 license. It spans over a total length of 5.278 kilometers with 14 turns. It has the capacity to support a crowd of 80,000 people.

The track is considered to be quite fast and relatively easy to drive. Drivers have explained that the consistent placement of corners allows them to easily adapt to the design and achieve competitive timings.

Albert Park Circuit, Melbourne

Michael Schumacher is the most successful driver at the Albert Park Circuit with four race wins to his name, followed closely by Sebastian Vettel with three wins. When it comes to the current grid, Lewis Hamilton leads the way with two wins in 2008 and 2015. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc won the previous edition in 2022 – his maiden win in Melbourne.

Australian GP 2023 Schedule

Practice 1: Friday, March 31 – 07:00 IST

Practice 2: Friday, March 31 – 10:30 IST

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Practice 3: Saturday, April 1 – 07:00 IST

Qualifying: Saturday, April 1 – 10:30 IST

Race: Sunday, April 2 – 10:30 IST

Australian GP Live Stream Details

Fans can catch the action on the ESPN network in the United States. Viewers in the UK can watch every session from the start of the first practice session to the end of the race on Sky Sports. In India, the qualifying session and main race will be broadcast live on F1 Pro TV. All practice sessions, qualifying sessions and the main race can also be streamed live on F1 Pro TV.

Australian GP Predictions

Red Bull has been on fire and started the season with a bang, registering 1-2 finishes in both Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Other teams have a lot of catch-up to do and the reigning champions are expected to dominate the grid once again. P1 for Verstappen, P2 for Leclerc and P3 for Perez is our prediction for the weekend.

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Sarbik Dutta

My heart races on the F1 track and tennis courts, translating the adrenaline of each moment into words. While F1's speed thrills and tennis's finesse captivate me, my passion doesn't stop there. As a devoted follower of cricket, football, and various Olympic sports, I find myself engulfed in the highs and lows of these games. Through my writing, I aim to share the stories behind the stats, the emotions fueling the victories, and the struggles that define the journey of athletes across diverse disciplines. Being a voice that echoes the fervor of these sports is a privilege I cherish every day.

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