Mediocre promo. They could’ve made a bigger deal of it and told a story. It will probably the highest rating program of the year for them.
Start Your Engines. One Week To Go!
Australia Gears Up For The Formula 1 **** Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix 2026. Live And Free On 10 And 10 Streaming.
The Formula 1 Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix roars into Albert Park from Friday, 6 March, setting the stage for the 2026 season, and Australian audiences will experience every defining moment live and free on 10 and 10 Streaming.
All eyes will be on Oscar Piastri. After a commanding 2025 campaign that saw him narrowly miss the championship, the Melbourne-born star returns to his home circuit with unfinished business. Can he become the first Australian to win at Albert Park in front of a sea of supporters? In round one, the moment has arrived.
Teammate and new reigning world champion Lando Norris arrives, intent on defending his title, while Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and a fiercely competitive grid are determined to strike first in what promises to be another fierce season.
10’s comprehensive coverage will be led by host Scott Mackinnon, alongside Formula 1 world champion Damon Hill, commentators Tom Clarkson and Richard Craill, and guest expert Guenther Steiner. Trackside, Tim McDonald, presenter Steph Baumgartel, and reporters Sam Power and Archie Thompson will deliver authoritative commentary, expert analysis and behind-the-scenes perspectives across the race weekend.
With live coverage across every session, Network 10 takes audiences inside the paddock and onto the grid, from the intensity of qualifying to the final charge to the chequered flag. More than a season opener, the Formula 1? Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix defines the championship’s trajectory, and the place to watch it all is on 10.
Friday, 6 March:
11.30am – 5.00pm AEDT. Formula 1 Practice live and free on 10 and 10 Streaming.
5.00pm – 6.30pm AEDT. Practice Review and Supercars live and free on 10 Drama and 10 Streaming.
Saturday, 7 March:
10.00am – 5.30pm AEDT. Formula 1 Qualifying live and free on 10 and 10 Streaming.
Sunday, 8 March:
8.30am – 5.00pm AEDT. Formula 1 Race live and free on 10 and 10 Streaming.
Formula 1 Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix 2026 .
Live And Free On 10 And 10 Streaming.
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Sigh.
Here’s what will be happening during 10’s coverage hours.
| FRIDAY 06 MARCH | ||
|---|---|---|
| Promoter Activity | F1 Car Demonstration | 11:40 - 11:55 |
| FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION | 12:30 - 13:30 |
| FIA Formula 3 | Qualifying Session | 14:00 - 14:30 |
| Formula 1 | Teams’ Press Conference | 14:30 - 15:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Qualifying Session | 14:55 - 15:25 |
| FIA Formula 3 | Press Conference | 15:30 - 16:00 |
| FORMULA 1 | SECOND PRACTICE SESSION | 16:00 - 17:00 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 17:15 - 17:45 |
| Supercars Championship | Second Race (19 Laps or 40 Mins) | 17:25 - 18:10 |
| SATURDAY 07 MARCH | ||
| FIA Formula 3 | Sprint Race (20 Laps or 40 Mins +1 Lap) | 11:15 - 12:00 |
| FORMULA 1 | THIRD PRACTICE SESSION | 12:30 - 13:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Sprint Race (23 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap) | 14:10 - 15:00 |
| Promoter Activity | Racing Past - Brabham Celebration | 15:10 - 15:30 |
| FIA Formula 3 | Press Conference | 15:30 - 15:55 |
| Promoter Activity | RAAF Air Display | 15:40 - 15:55 |
| FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING SESSION | 16:00 - 17:00 |
| Formula 1 | Press Conference | 17:00 - 18:00 |
| SUNDAY 08 MARCH | ||
| FIA Formula 3 | Feature Race (23 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap) | 08:50 - 09:40 |
| FIA Formula 3 | Press Conference | 10:05 - 10:35 |
| Supercars Championship | Fourth Race (14 Laps or 30 Mins) | 10:10 - 10:45 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Feature Race (33 Laps or 60 Mins +1 Lap) | 11:25 - 12:30 |
| Formula 1 | Drivers’ Parade | 13:00 - 13:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 13:40 - 14:10 |
| Formula 1 | National Anthem | 14:44 - 14:46 |
| FORMULA 1 | GRAND PRIX (58 LAPS OR 120 MINS) | 15:00 - 17:00 |
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That means only two of four Supercars races at Albert Park will be shown live on 10. There is no FTA coverage of race 1 on Thursday, while highlights of race 3 on Saturday will air on Seven in a late night timeslot (see Seven Network Schedules thread).
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I thought Tara Rushton would have been involved in the F1
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AFC Women’s Asian Cup
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Interesting the UFC is on 10 drama on March 8th.
Expect to see some promotion during the F1 race/AFC Cup
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Not really that interesting. Formula 1 gets the main channel coverage, so the prelims of the UFC get bumped.
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Forgot F1 falls on the same time 
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It got lumped in is what happened.
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Foget about everything else on the weekend - that’s your premium content right there. 
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Under the new broadcast deal, 10 will continue to be the FTA home of the Australian Grand Prix.
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It’s Lights Out And Away We Go!
The Formula 1® Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix 2026 – Starts Today. Live And Free On 10 And 10 Streaming.
The engines are roaring, the drivers are primed, and the wait is over as the Formula 1****® Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix 2026 roars into action today at Albert Park - and you can catch every thrilling moment live and free on 10 and 10 Streaming.
All eyes will be on Australian star Oscar Piastri, who returns to his home circuit after a commanding 2025 campaign that saw him narrowly miss the championship. Can he become the first Australian to win at Albert Park in front of a sea of supporters?
Reigning world champion Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and a fiercely competitive grid are ready to launch their 2026 campaigns, with the season’s opening race setting the tone for the battles to come.
Network 10’s expert coverage will be led by host Scott Mackinnon, alongside Formula 1® world champion Damon Hill, commentators Tom Clarkson and Richard Craill, and guest expert Guenther Steiner. Trackside, Tim McDonald, presenter Steph Baumgartel, and reporters Sam Power and Archie Thompson will bring audiences closer to the action across the entire race weekend.
You won’t want to miss a moment of the high-octane action, kicking off from 11.30am AEDT today, live and free on 10 and 10 Streaming.
Formula 1® Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix 2026
Live And Free On 10 And 10 Streaming.
Friday, 6 March:
11.30am – 5.00pm AEDT Live and Free on 10 and 10 Streaming - Formula 1 Practice
5.00pm – 6.30pm AEDT Live and Free on 10 Drama and 10 Streaming - Practice Review and Supercars
Saturday, 7 March:
10.00am – 5.30pm AEDT Live and Free on 10 and 10 Streaming- Formula 1 Qualifying
Sunday, 8 March:
8.30am – 5.00pm AEST Live and Free on 10 and 10 Streaming- Formula 1 Race
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Who’s fronting 10’s coverage with Tara on the AFC coverage this week?
Is 10 coming from it’s Sydney sports studios and crossing trackside or its Melbourne HQ?