Source : ABC NEWS
1m agoSat 7 Mar 2026 at 4:40am
What has happpened so far today?
Fans at Albert Park have enjoyed an eventful day on track.
F1’s third and final practice session for the weekend concluded a little over 90 minutes ago.
Mercedes driver George Russell finished the session with the fastest time ahead of qualifying.
A dramatic crash in the F3 sprint race ended Australian James Wharton’s day early.
You can read more on the action so far today by tapping the link below.
6m agoSat 7 Mar 2026 at 4:35am
What happens in the F1 qualifying session?
Formula 1’s qualifying session for the grand prix is split into three rounds — Q1, Q2 and Q3.
Q1, all 22 drivers participate in the 18-minute session. Drivers post the quickest lap time they can within that timeframe. The fastest 16 drivers advance to Q2, while drivers 17-22 will occupy those grid spots for the grand prix.
Q2 will run for 15 minutes, with the top 10 advancing to the final round. Drivers who finished 11th-16th will occupy those grid spots for the grand prix.
Q3 is a 13-minute shootout to determine the grid for the top 10.
Welcome to the ABC Sport Formula 1 live blog
Good afternoon, Australia.
Welcome to ABC Sport’s live blog coverage of the 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.
Qualifying is one hour away, setting the grid for the season’s opening race tomorrow afternoon.
Stay with us throughout the afternoon as we bring you all the action live from Albert Park.
