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What time does qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix start?
- GPblog.com
The third Grand Prix of the season is just around the corner. On the Saturday, the qualifying session of the Australian Grand Prix will be held to determine who will start from pole position on Sunday. However, it will be an early morning for British fans.
Ferrari made a strong impression during the first and second free practice sessions in Melbourne. In both sessions, the team was the fastest on track, Carlos Sainz in FP1, and Charles Leclerc during FP2. Max Verstappen, however, is following close on the heels of his Ferrari rivals. Especially in the longruns, the difference between the Dutchman and Leclerc is very small. It promises to be another exciting battle between Ferrari and Red Bull Racing on the Albert Park circuit.
What time does qualifying start?
Those who want to follow the third free practice will have to get out of bed extra early. The third and last practice session starts at 04:00 UK time. Qualifying will start two hours after FP3 at 07:00 UK time. One hour later we will know who will start from pole position on Sunday. So it will be an early Saturday morning for the European Formula 1 fans.
Time table for Saturday in Australia
04:00-05:00: Third free practice
07:00-08:00: Qualifying