The 2024 Australian Grand Prix
Thousands of enthusiastic fans usually cheer on home favourite Daniel Ricciardo, but in 2023, he missed out because he could not secure a contract. In 2024, Ricciardo will make his long-awaited return to his home race. He returned to action midway through 2023 for AlphaTauri. This team will be known as Visa Cash App RB in 2024.
The Australian fans will have another hero because Australian Oscar Piastri will drive for McLaren. The Albert Park Street Circuit (the track is located in the park and is only used for several racing events) took over from the Adelaide Street Circuit in 1996. It seems like Formula 1 will stay at the venue for many years after Liberty Media signed one of the most extended deals in history.
Max Verstappen won the 2023 Australian Grand Prix last time out. The Dutchman put down an early marker for what would come over the next few months, though it was one of the stranger events on the calendar. It ended with a double red flag.
What does the race weekend of the Australian Grand Prix look like?
The 2024 Australian Grand Prix will mark the season's first 'traditional' weekend. The previous two Grands Prix were held on Saturdays. The first practice sessions of the race weekend are scheduled for Friday, March 22nd. Qualifying will be held on March 23rd, before the 2024 Australian Grand Prix itself on Sunday, March 24th.
What time does the Australian Grand Prix start?
As in previous years, the Australian Grand Prix can be followed live on GPblog.com from half an hour before the start of the race. The start time of the Australian Grand Prix is 04:00 UK time and the race can also be followed live from that time on your local TV option. In the United Kingdom, this is Sky Sports.
