{"id":44739,"date":"2026-03-06T11:45:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T06:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=44739"},"modified":"2026-03-06T11:45:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T06:15:43","slug":"australian-gp-fp3-when-and-where-to-watch-the-final-practice-session-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/formula-1\/race-weekend\/australian-gp-fp3-when-and-where-to-watch-the-final-practice-session-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian GP FP3: When and where to watch the final practice session in India"},"content":{"rendered":"

The final practice session (Free Practice 3 \u2013 FP3)<\/strong> for the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix 2026<\/strong> will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026<\/strong>, at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

FP3 is the last opportunity for teams and drivers to fine-tune their car setups before the qualifying session later in the day.<\/p>\n

FP3 session timing<\/h3>\n

The session will run for 60 minutes<\/strong> according to the official Formula 1 weekend schedule.<\/p>\n

Local time (Melbourne \u2013 AEDT)<\/strong>
\n12:30 PM \u2013 1:30 PM<\/p>\n

India time (IST)<\/strong>
\n8:00 AM \u2013 9:00 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n

This practice session comes just a few hours before qualifying begins later on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Where to watch Australian GP FP3 in India<\/h3>\n

Fans in India can watch the session live through FanCode<\/strong>, which holds the official Formula 1 streaming rights in the country.<\/p>\n

Platforms to watch:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • FanCode app (Android and iOS)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • FanCode website \u2013 fancode.com<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Select FanCode sports channels on partner platforms such as Tata Play<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The platform provides live streaming of all sessions<\/strong>, including FP1, FP2, FP3, qualifying and the main race, along with highlights and replays.<\/p>\n

    Alternative streaming option<\/h3>\n

    Fans can also watch through F1 TV (F1 TV Pro or Premium)<\/strong> available via the official Formula 1 app or formula1.com<\/strong>. The service offers additional features such as onboard cameras, team radio, live telemetry and timing data.<\/p>\n

    Saturday schedule (Indian time)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Session<\/th>\nTime (IST)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    FP3<\/td>\n8:00 AM \u2013 9:00 AM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Qualifying<\/td>\n11:30 AM \u2013 12:30 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    The Australian Grand Prix race<\/strong> itself will take place on Sunday, March 8<\/strong>, starting around 11:30 AM IST<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    With teams still adjusting to the new 2026 Formula 1 regulations<\/strong>, FP3 will play a crucial role in helping teams finalize setups before qualifying at Albert Park.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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