This is how early you should set your alarm for the 2022 Australian Grand Prix

The Formula One circus heads to Melbourne this week for the Australian Grand Prix. After three years, the race will finally be held at Albert Park, so European fans have to get up early. Find out what time you need to set your alarm for the different sessions this weekend.

Finally, another Australian GP

2019 was when the last Grand Prix was held in Australia. A year later, the race was also on the calendar and teams and drivers did come to the circuit, but the weekend was still cancelled on Friday morning. The coronavirus was around the corner and after McLaren withdrew, eventually the entire sport had to withdraw.

In 2020, the race did not return to the short calendar and a race in Australia also failed to materialize in 2021. The country where Daniel Ricciardo hails from had strict travel restrictions which made an F1 event almost impossible. In 2022 the travel restrictions are gone and racing at Albert Park is possible again.

Early weekend for European F1 fan

Australia is no longer the opening race of the season, but the third race after Grands Prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. After two evening races, the drivers will run a daytime race for the first time this season. There will also be a race at the renewed Albert Park, where with some adjustments it is hoped that there will be more overtaking opportunities.

Because of the time difference with Europe the GP-weekend in Australia is an early affair for the European F1-fan. The first free practice starts at 3am UK time, as does the third free practice on Saturday. The second free practice and qualifying are both at 6am. The race starts an hour earlier on Sunday.

The timetable for the 2022 Australian Grand Prix

Friday

First free practice: 3-4am

Second free practice: 6-7am

Saturday

Third free practice: 3-4am

Qualification: 6-7am

Sunday

Race: 5-7am