How to watch F1 in Australia: TV channel, live stream, start times for Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix 2026
Formula One hits European soil for the first time this season with the most prestigious race of them all, the Monaco Grand Prix.
Mercedes teenager Kimi Antonelli continues to dominate the F1 calendar in 2026, winning his fourth Grand Prix in a row in Canada two weeks ago while Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen rounded out the podium in Montreal.
McLaren had a nightmare in Canada with a disastrous tyre strategy putting both drivers on the back foot. Reigning world champion Lando Norris failed to finish while Oscar Piastri was out of the points in 11th.
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To be raced over 78 x 3.337 km laps, the F1 Monaco Grand Prix 2026 is here. The Sporting News has your full guide with all the time, TV and streaming details.
F1 Monaco Grand Prix: Weekend Schedule
Friday, 5 June | Practice 1 | 9:30 p.m. (AEST) |
Saturday, 6 June | Practice 2 | 1:00 a.m. (AEST) |
Saturday, 6 June | Practice 3 | 8:30 p.m. (AEST) |
Sunday, 7 June | Qualifying | 12:00 a.m. (AEST) |
Sunday, 7 June | Race | 11:00 p.m. (AEST) |
F1 Monaco Grand Prix: Start Time
The F1 Monaco Grand Prix 2026 will take place on the iconic streets of Monte Carlo on Sunday June 7 and begins at 3:00 p.m. local time.
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Here’s how that start time translates across Australia:
Date | Start time | |
AEST | Sunday June 7 | 11:00 p.m. |
ACST | Sunday June 7 | 10:30 p.m. |
AWST | Sunday June 7 | 9:00 p.m. |
F1 Monaco Grand Prix: TV channel, live stream details
Free-to-air channel: | n/a |
Subscription channel: | Fox Sports |
Live stream: | Kayo Sports , F1 TV |
There is no live free-to-air coverage of the F1 Monaco Grand Prix 2026 in Australia.
All the action from Monaco will be available to watch live on Fox Sports and via streaming service Kayo Sports which has a $1 FIRST MONTH offer for new subscribers.
Fans can also follow the race through the official F1 TV streaming service which provides live timing insights and a vast library of on-demand content. Accessible via the web and app stores, F1 TV offers both Pro and Premium subscription plans, with new users eligible for a seven-day trial.
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2026 Formula 1 Season — Upcoming Races
12-14 June | Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix | Barcelona |
26-28 June | Austrian Grand Prix | Spielberg |
3-5 July | British Grand Prix | Silverstone |
17-19 July | Belgian Grand Prix | Spa-Francorchamps |
F1 Drivers World Championship 2026 standings, points
Standings updated after the Canadian Grand Prix
| Position | Driver | Team | Points |
| 1. | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 106 |
| 2. | George Russell | Mercedes | 88 |
| 3. | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 63 |
| 4. | Lando Norris | McLaren | 58 |
| 5. | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 54 |
| 6. | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 48 |
| 7. | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 28 |
| 8. | Oliver Bearman | Haas | 17 |
| 9. | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 16 |
| 10. | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 10 |
| 11. | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 7 |
| 12. | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 5 |
| 13. | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | 4 |
| 14. | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 4 |
| 15. | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 2 |
| 16. | Esteban Ocon | Haas | 1 |
| 17. | Alexander Albon | Williams | 1 |
| 18. | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | 0 |
| 19. | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | 0 |
| 20. | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | 0 |
| 21. | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 0 |
| 22. | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 0 |
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