2019 F1 Australian GP: Hamilton on pole, race start time, TV guide, betting odds

Mercedes secure a one-two in qualifying for the first race of the season

Lewis Hamilton secured pole position with team-mate Valtteri Bottas in second and Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel in third
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton (centre) secured pole position with team-mate Valtteri Bottas (left) in second and Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel (right) in third
(Image credit: Peter Parks/AFP/Getty Images)

Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix

  • What: race No.1 on the 2019 F1 calendar
  • When: 15-17 March
  • Where: Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia
  • Race start time: 5.10am on Sunday 17 March (UK time)
  • TV channels: live on Sky Sports F1 and highlights on Channel 4

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