Formula 1: time and where to watch the Australian Grand Prix

After 91 days since the end of the 2025 season in Abu Dhabi, the new season of Formula 1 returns this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix.

The main race takes place this Sunday (7), 1 am (Brasília time).

Defending champion McLaren arrives for the season with high expectations. Lando Norris enters the contest determined to maintain his number one status, while Oscar Piastri carries the pressure — and the hope — of ending a long winless streak for Australian competitors at home.

Since the stage officially became part of the World Championship calendar in 1985, no local rider has managed to climb to the top.

The weekend also marks Cadillac’s entry into Formula 1. The inclusion of the North American manufacturer expands the grid to 11 teams and 22 cars. The team is banking on the experience and experience of Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez, who return to the championship after their absence in 2025.

Also starting a new phase is Sauber, which takes over from Sauber and starts competing with its own power unit, inaugurating a project entirely developed by the German manufacturer.

Among the drivers, the only new addition to the grid is Arvid Lindblad. The young man arrives accredited with consistent results in the youth categories and will face a peculiar scenario: all competitors are adapting to a new technical concept, which can balance the learning curve.

Significant changes

For the first time in decades, the category simultaneously promoted profound changes to chassis and power unit regulations. The transformation represents a considerable challenge for drivers and engineers and also raises questions about the quality of racing on the track.

With a close parity between electric and combustion engines and the use of 100% sustainable new generation fuel, drivers got a preview of the new features in pre-season testing. Even so, they admit uncertainty about the behavior of the cars in direct dispute situations during races.

The old Drag Reduction System (DRS) has been replaced by a new overtaking mode that offers extra power.

Changes can produce different effects according to each circuit, forcing teams to learn and adapt throughout the calendar.

The event will be broadcast on Globo channels, on open TV, SporTV, on closed TV, Globoplay, on streaming, and on F1TV.