Australian F1 Grand Prix loses season-opening honour but gains sprint race
- Posted Thu 17 Sep 2026 at 6:35amThu 17 Sep 2026 at 6:35amMelbourne will not open the 2027 Formula 1 season.
- (Getty Images: Quinn Rooney)In short:Melbourne will be the third stop on the Formula 1 calendar, with Bahrain hosting the season-opening race.
- A sprint race will be a feature of the Australian Grand Prix next year.
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- Posted Thu 17 Sep 2026 at 6:35amThu 17 Sep 2026 at 6:35amMelbourne will not open the 2027 Formula 1 season.
- (Getty Images: Quinn Rooney)In short:Melbourne will be the third stop on the Formula 1 calendar, with Bahrain hosting the season-opening race.
- A sprint race will be a feature of the Australian Grand Prix next year.
Sources: ABC Australia