The 2022 season has kicked off in the Gulf. The opening two rounds in Bahrain and Jeddah have given the fans a taste of the new regulations. Now Formula 1 travels to Albert Park for the Australian GP. The Grand Prix in Melbourne was canceled two years in a row owing to the global pandemic.

However, Danny Ric’s home track is back and for good this time. And fans do not want to miss out on any of the action.

When is the Australian Grand Prix?

The weekend in Australia will kick off on the 8th of April. Qualifying is on the 9th and the Australian GP will commence on the 10th of April. The practice sessions start of the weekend on Friday; Practice 1 (1:00pm-2:00pm), Practice 2 (4:00pm-5:00pm) [AEDT]

Saturday will see Practice 3 (1:00pm-2:00pm), Qualifying (4:00pm-5:00pm). The race will start on Sunday at 3:00 pm. The race will be held at Albert Park, a circuit through the streets of Melbourne. It is set to remain on the calendar until at least 2025.

Australian GP timings in ET (Eastern Time):

Australian GP times in PT (Pacific time):

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Home race for Ricciardo

The Australian GP is McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo’s home race. The Australian will be on home soil for the first time since 2019 and this time with a new team once again. Ricciardo will need fortune to favor him to add some points to his tally which are currently none.

The season has not started well for him with him contracting COVID before the opening round in Bahrain. He went on to race but finished P14. The next race in Jeddah saw him retire with an engine issue, while teammate Lando Norris went onto a P7 finish.

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However, he will be hoping to get his season underway in front of his home fans. How do you think will Danny Ric fare in Australia?