The 2025 Formula 1 season continues this weekend with the Monaco Grand Prix, taking place in Monte Carlo from Friday, May 23 to Sunday, May 25.
Max Verstappen heads into the weekend with momentum after victory at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, where he pulled off an impressive overtake on Oscar Piastri on the opening lap.
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Verstappen is no stranger to success in Monaco, having claimed victories here in 2021 and 2023. Can he continue his winning streak in Monte Carlo? Fans are eager to see who will come out on top in one of Formula 1’s most iconic races.
The Sporting News has the key timings for the weekend.

F1 Monaco: Practice start time in Australia
The action in Monaco will take place over a traditional Grand Prix weekend format.
The first practice session is scheduled for 9:30 pm AEST on Friday, May 23, followed by the second session at 1:00 am AEST on Saturday, May 24.
The third and final session is set for 8:30 pm AEST on Saturday, May 24.
F1 Monaco: Qualifying start time in Australia
Qualifying is set for midnight (12:00 am AEST) on Sunday, May 25.
F1 Monaco: Race time in Australia
The main race is scheduled to begin at 11:00 pm AEST on Sunday, May 25.
Drivers will have to complete over 78 laps around the 3.337-kilometre Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo.
F1 Monaco: Full Grand Prix schedule, times in Australia
Session | Date | Start time | Approx. finish |
Practice 1 | Fri. May. 23 | 9:30 pm AEST | 10:30 pm AEST |
Practice 2 | Sat. May. 24 | 1:00 am AEST | 2:00 am AEST |
Practice 3 | Sat. May. 24 | 8:30 pm AEST | 9:30 pm AEST |
Qualifying | Sun. May. 25 | 12:00 am AEST | 1:00 am AEST |
Race | Sun. May. 25 | 11:00 pm AEST | 12:45 am AEST |

Where to watch the F1 Monaco Grand Prix: TV Channel in Australia
All the F1 action from the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix will be available to watch live on Fox Sports and via streaming service Kayo Sports.
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