Check out the full schedule for the season opener and how to follow it in Brazil
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The 2026 Formula 1 season begins this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix, held at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne. The round marks the official start of the category’s new technical era and opens the calendar with activities between Thursday and Sunday, Brasília time.
Full schedule (Brasília time)
Thursday, March 5
Free Practice 1 — 22h30
Friday, March 6
Free Practice 2 — 02h00
Free Practice 3 — 22h30
Saturday, March 7
Qualifying — 02h00
Sunday, March 8
Race — 01h00
58 laps or a maximum limit of 120 minutes
Where to watch in Brazil
In 2026, Formula 1 returns to being broadcast by TV Globo on free-to-air TV, with some of the rounds shown live, including the Australian GP.
On pay TV, SporTV broadcasts all the weekend sessions, free practice, qualifying, and the race.
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For those who prefer streaming, F1 TV Pro remains an alternative, offering live images, onboard cameras, team radios, and real-time data.
React on YouTube and Real-Time from F1Mania.net
F1Mania.net will provide full coverage starting from FP1. All sessions, practice, qualifying, and the race will have Real-Time coverage on the website, allowing the audience to follow every lap as a second screen or even as the main screen, with constant updates on positions, incidents, and strategic information.
In addition, qualifying and the race will have the F1Mania React live on YouTube, always starting 30 minutes before the official time of each session. The broadcast follows all events in real-time, with commentary, analysis, and interaction with the audience throughout the track activity.
With this, the Brazilian fan can choose how to follow the season opener: via free-to-air TV, pay TV, or the official streaming service, always with the full and interactive coverage of F1Mania.net.
