Circuit
Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit
Australian Grand Prix 2027 start time
The 2027 Australian Grand Prix is round 3 of 24, racing on Sunday, 4 April 2027 at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit — a sprint weekend. Formula 1 confirms session start times closer to the race; this page then shows them in your timezone automatically.
Round
3 of 24
Race day
Sunday, 4 April
Weekend
Sprint
Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit — circuit facts
- Lap length: 5.278 km · Race distance: 58 laps
- First F1 Grand Prix: 1996
- Race lap record: 1:19.813 — Charles Leclerc (Ferrari, 2024)
- A temporary circuit laid out around Albert Park lake in Melbourne.
Recent winners at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit
| Season | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 2024 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2022 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 2019 | Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes |
About round 3
- Grand Prix: 🇦🇺 Australian Grand Prix, Australia
- Circuit: Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit
- Round 3 of 24 in the 2027 Formula 1 World Championship
- Weekend: 2–4 April 2027 — a sprint weekend
Planning ahead? See the full F1 2027 calendar, the 2027 driver line-up, or how to watch F1 wherever you are. More on the venue: Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit.
Australian Grand Prix 2027 — FAQ
When is the 2027 Australian Grand Prix?
The 2027 Australian Grand Prix is round 3 of 24, racing on Sunday, 4 April 2027 at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Australia. The race weekend runs 2–4 April 2027.
What time does the 2027 Australian Grand Prix start?
Formula 1 hasn't published the 2027 session start times yet — they're confirmed a few weeks before the race. This page updates automatically to show the start time converted to your timezone the moment they're released.
Is the 2027 Australian Grand Prix a sprint weekend?
Yes. The 2027 Australian round is one of the season's 10 sprint weekends, so it adds a sprint race and sprint qualifying to the usual programme.
Who won the most recent Grand Prix at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit?
Lando Norris won for McLaren in 2025, the most recent running at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit.
Where is the 2027 Australian Grand Prix held?
At Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Australia. It's round 3 of 24 in the 2027 Formula 1 World Championship.
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2027 calendar last verified Wednesday, 7 October 2026. Source: Official Formula 1 2027 calendar (formula1.com/en/racing/2027, announced 16 September 2026) and the 2027 event pages for Madring, Portimão and Istanbul Park. Race dates and sprint weekends are confirmed; session start times aren’t published yet. Unofficial; not affiliated with Formula 1.