F1 Australian GP LIVE: Race, Qualifying, Practice updates, results, stream, highlights from 2026 season-opener in Melbourne at Albert Park

Follow live updates and watch the best video from the season-opening Australian Grand Prix this weekend, live on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event.

F1 2026 highlights: Race replays and extended highlights

Radio Times brings you the full round-up of where to watch F1 highlights in the 2026 season. Every Formula 1 race will be shown live on Sky Sports F1 and Main Event throughout the season, with regular highlights on Sky Sports F1 on race day.

George Russell takes F1 pole in Australia: Live updates and reaction from qualifying

George Russell will start the first race of the 2026 Formula 1 season on pole position, after an impressive qualifying performance in Melbourne. The Mercedes driver pipped his teammate Kimi Antonelli by 0.

F1 Australian Grand Prix 2026: FP3 Results and Report as George Russell Goes Fastest; Kimi Antonelli In Heavy Crash

Check out the full report and results from FP3 at the 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park, Melbourne.

F1 on Channel 4: TV coverage and highlights in 2026

Sky Sports F1 is the home of live TV coverage in the UK for the 2026 F1 season but Channel 4 will offer free-to-air broadcasts throughout the campaign. Radio Times brings you the complete guide to watching Formula 1 on Channel 4, including details of live coverage and highlights.