Subscribe
 

Australian Grand Prix 2022: F1 race times, dates, how to watch

F1 racing returns to Albert Park in Melbourne for the first time since 2019. Here’s all you need to know, including how to follow the coverage on CodeSports.

2 min read
April 4, 2022 - 2:59PM

F1 cars will roar around the Albert Park circuit this weekend for the first time since 2019 as the Australian Grand Prix returns to Melbourne.

Can Daniel Ricciardo bounce back from his horror season start?Will Ferrari and Red Bull Racing continue to build on the first two races?Is Lewis Hamilton’s reign over?

CodeSports will add analysis to all the build-up, plus highlights and colour of the race, to your enjoyment of the big event.

Follow Motorsport on our website and app to get every F1 story in your MyCode feed.

Here are some fast facts about the GP as excitement builds for racing fans across the country.

When is the F1 Australian Grand Prix 2022?

Main race: Sunday, April 10, 3pm-5pm.

Qualifying: Saturday, April 9, 4pm-5pm.

Practice 3: Saturday, April 9, 1pm-2pm.

Practice 2: Friday, April 8, 4pm-5pm.

Practice 1: Friday, April 8, 1pm-2pm.

McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo in Saudi Arabia. Picture: AFP
McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo in Saudi Arabia. Picture: AFP

Where is the race?

Albert Park Circuit, Melbourne, Victoria. The race track consists of public roads - closed off for the event - that surrounds a popular public lake 3km south of Melbourne’s CBD.

Where can I buy tickets?

Grandstand and Park Pass (general admission) tickets are sold out for Saturday and Sunday, organisers say.

The GP is an entirely digital event.

Tickets must be purchased through Ticketmaster, or an authorised reseller.

Tickets will not be sold at the event.

Check availability for Friday tickets and Thursday hospitality tickets.

How can I watch the race?

The race is telecast on Foxtel (check guide for details) and Kayo.

How can I read about the race online?

Rolling coverage, including live updates on the day, will be published on CodeSports website and app.

This includes expert analysis during the build-up and key moments in the hours following.

Empty seats at Albert Park after the 2020 Grand Prix was cancelled at the last minute. It was among the first major sporting events anywhere in the world to be called off due to Covid-19. Picture: AAP
Empty seats at Albert Park after the 2020 Grand Prix was cancelled at the last minute. It was among the first major sporting events anywhere in the world to be called off due to Covid-19. Picture: AAP

What else is happening at the Albert Park circuit?

On the track, watch the Supercars, Porsche and the S5000s.

Off the track, live entertainment includes The Rubens on Friday (7.15pm), Peking Duk on Saturday (7.15pm) and Bliss n Eso on Sunday (6.30pm).

Other events including aerial displays by the RAAF and a series of tech talks.

What are the current driver standings?

1 Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, 45 points

2 Carlos Sainz, Ferrari, 33 points

3 Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, 25 points

4 George Russell, Mercedes, 22 points

5 Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, 16 points

6 Esteban Ocon, Alpine Renault, 14 points

7 Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing, 12 points

8 Kevin Magnussen, Haas Ferrari, 12 points

9 Valtteri Bottas, Alfa Romeo Ferrari, 8 points

10 Lando Norris, McLaren Mercedes, 6 points

What are the current constructor standings?

1 Ferrari, 78

2 Mercedes, 38

3 Red Bull Racing, 37

4 Alpine Racing, 16

5 Haas Ferrari, 12

I want to read more about F1 and the Australian GP

Article: Ricciardo needs a miracle in Melbourne

Article: $20m facelift for ‘fastest, most aggressive’ Aus GP ever

Article: Why Australia needs two Grands Prix

Article: The ‘spectacularly bad’ call which started Ricciardo spiral

Article: Not the ‘next Ricciardo’: Piastri kills comparisons

Article: ‘I was going to retire’: Ricciardo on F1 and Vegas 2023

Article: Hamilton, Mercedes need ‘silver bullet’ to stay in title fight

Article: F1 champ’s main problem with Drive to Survive

More related stories