Max Verstappen got the defence of his world title up and running with victory at the previous race in Saudi Arabia, and now F1 returns to the Australian city of Melbourne for the third grand prix of the season.
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz was also strong in third, holding off Red Bull’s Sergio Perez, who had qualified in pole position.
Defending constructors’ champions Mercedes, meanwhile, will be hoping for a change in fortunes after George Russell finished fifth in Saudi Arabia with Lewis Hamilton a disappointing 10th.
How to follow it on the BBC
BBC Sport has live coverage of the race across the BBC Sport website and 5 Live, plus live digital coverage on the BBC Sport website and app – including audience interaction, expert analysis, debate, voting, features, interviews and audio content.
You can follow all the action and the latest news on the BBC Sport F1 page and via the BBC Sport app, and catch up with analysis and interviews with the BBC Radio 5 Live Chequered Flag podcast.
All times are BST. Broadcast times are subject to change at short notice.
| Date | Session | Time | Radio coverage | Online text commentary |
| Preview | Listen and download here | |||
| Friday, 8 April | Practice 1 | 04:00 | BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra and BBC Sounds | From 03:30 |
| Friday, 8 April | Practice 2 | 07:00 | BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra and BBC Sounds | From 06:30 |
| Saturday, 9 April | Practice 3 | 04:00 | BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra and BBC Sounds | From 03:30 |
| Saturday, 9 April | Qualifying | 07:00 | BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra and BBC Sounds | From 06:30 |
| Sunday, 10 April | Race | 06:00 | BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds | From 04:30 |
| Listen to the latest Chequered Flag podcast: download here |
