Melbourne, Australia

Rolex Australian Grand Prix

Mar 21 – Mar 23, 2024 Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit FINAL

Weekend schedule

5 sessions
  1. Free Practice 1 ESPNEWS, ESPN+ Lando Norris Results
  2. Free Practice 2 ESPNEWS, ESPN+ Charles Leclerc Results
  3. Free Practice 3 ESPNEWS, ESPN+ Charles Leclerc Results
  4. Qualifying ESPNEWS, ESPN+ Max Verstappen Results
  5. Race ESPNEWS, ESPN+ Carlos Sainz Results

Race classification

19 drivers
Pos Driver Team Laps Pits Time / Gap
1 Carlos Sainz Ferrari 58 2 1:20:26.843
2 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 58 2 +2.366
3 Lando Norris McLaren 58 2 +5.904
4 Oscar Piastri McLaren 58 2 +35.770
5 Sergio Pérez Red Bull 58 2 +56.309
6 Lance Stroll Aston Martin 58 2 +1:33.222
7 Yuki Tsunoda Racing Bulls 58 2 +1:35.601
8 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 58 2 +1:40.992
9 Nico Hülkenberg Haas 58 2 +1:44.553
10 Kevin Magnussen Haas 57 2 +1 Lap
11 Alexander Albon Williams 57 2 +1 Lap
12 Daniel Ricciardo Racing Bulls 57 2 +1 Lap
13 Pierre Gasly Alpine 57 2 +1 Lap
14 Valtteri Bottas 57 2 +1 Lap
15 Zhou Guanyu 57 2 +1 Lap
16 Esteban Ocon Alpine 57 3 +1 Lap
17 George Russell Retired Mercedes 56 2 Retired
18 Lewis Hamilton Retired Mercedes 15 1 Retired
19 Max Verstappen Retired Red Bull 3 — Retired

Circuit guide

Street
Layout of Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit
Type
Street
Length
5.303 km
Race distance
307.574 km
Laps
58
Turns
16
Direction
Clockwise
Opened
1996
Lap record
1:19.813 — Charles Leclerc (2024)
Location
Melbourne, Australia

Where to watch the Rolex Australian GP

Every session of the weekend — practice, qualifying and the race — is broadcast on ESPNEWS, ESPN+. Check your local listings for the exact coverage in your country.

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