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When was the 2025 Australian Grand Prix?

The 2025 Australian GP took place onSunday, March 16at 3 p.m. local time at Albert Park Circuit.

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The Oracle Red Bull Racing pit crew practice a pit stop in the Pitlane during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia in March 2025

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ET (Sat).

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Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 on track during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Japan 2025

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Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari looks on during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China, on March 21, 2025. (Photo by Song Haiyuan/Paddocker/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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12 a.m. / 9 p.m. (Thurs)

4 p.m. ## Who will start the Australian Grand Prix from pole position?

Australian Grand Prix starting grid

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Ollie Bearman

What time is the Australian Grand Prix worldwide?

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The race became part of the Formula One World Championship in 1985.

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Who won the 2024 Australian Grand Prix?

Red Bulls Max Verstappen secured pole position but was forced to retire after just four laps.

What is the lap record at the Australian Grand Prix?

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Ferraris Charles LeClerc set the fastest lap time in 2024, posting a time of 1:19.813.

Australian Grand Prix winners

German great Michael Schumacher tops the list with four victories.

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