How to watch F1 Canadian Grand Prix in Australia: Race, qualifying, practice start time for Montreal

Matthew Wong

How to watch F1 Canadian Grand Prix in Australia: Race, qualifying, practice start time for Montreal image

After a week off, Formula 1 is back.

It's Canada's turn to host, with the action to take place at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal. 

McLaren has had a strong start to the season with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris topping the leaderboard, but can any of their rival constructors issue a response?

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The Sporting News has all the timings and broadcast details for Aussie fans for the Canadian Grand Prix.

F1 Canada: Practice start time in Australia

The action in Canada will take place over a traditional Grand Prix weekend format.

The first practice session is scheduled for 3:30 am AEST on Saturday, June 14, followed by the second session at 7:00 am AEST.

The third and final session is set for 2:30 am AEST on Sunday, June 15.

F1 Canada: Qualifying start time in Australia

Qualifying is slated for 6:00 am AEST on Sunday, June 15 and should take approximately one hour to complete.

It will be held over three sessions, with the five slowest drivers knocked out at each stage before a top-10 battle.

F1 Canada: Race start time in Australia

The main race in Canada is scheduled to begin at 4:00 am AEST on Monday, June 16.

Drivers will complete 70 laps around the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal. 

F1 Canada: Full Grand Prix schedule, times in Australia

A full breakdown of the 2025 F1 Canadian Grand Prix schedule is below:

SessionDateStart timeApprox. finish
Practice 1Sat. June 143:30 am AEST4:30 am AEST
Practice 2Sat. June 147:00 am AEST8:00 am AEST
Practice 3Sun. June 152:30 am AEST3:30 am AEST
QualifyingSun. June 156:00 am AEST7:00 am AEST
RaceMon. June 164:00 am AEST5:45 am AEST

How to watch the F1 Canadian Grand Prix: TV channel in Australia

Fans based Down Under can watch all the action from Montreal on Fox Sports (Channel 506).

How to live stream the F1 Canadian Grand Prix in Australia

Every session from the Canadian Grand Prix will be streamed in Australia on Kayo Sports or Foxtel Go.

Matthew Wong

Matthew Wong is an editorial intern for Sporting News Australia.