Australian Grand Prix – Melbourne (14–16 March)

The Formula 1 season roars back to life under the eucalyptus-lined streets of Melbourne as teams arrive at Albert Park for the 2025 Australian Grand Prix. Melbourne is always unpredictable — a semi-street circuit, early-season conditions, and the energy of a city that treats this race like a national holiday. This year, the anticipation is even heavier as teams look to establish early momentum and shake off any off-season rust.

What to Watch

The resurfaced track continues to provide a hybrid challenge — long straights, technical chicanes, and a DRS-heavy layout that rewards both top-end horsepower and mechanical grip. With new regulations tightening how teams deploy aero-development in the opening stretch, Australia becomes an immediate barometer of who nailed the off-season.

Expect Ferrari, Mercedes, Red Bull, and McLaren to all believe they’re contenders here — but Melbourne is notorious for safety cars, late-race chaos, and strategic curveballs.

Key Storylines

Has Red Bull retained its dominance? Early-season updates tend to matter less here, but driver chemistry will matter more.
Ferrari’s resurgence? Melbourne has historically been good to them when momentum is on their side.
Mercedes’ new chassis direction — is the Silver Arrow truly back in the fight?
The midfield war: Sauber, Alpine, Haas, Williams — all with something to prove.