F1 Times in New Zealand (NZST/NZDT)
All 2026 F1 race times converted to New Zealand timezone
2026 Race Schedule (GMT+12)
| Rd | Race | Date | Race Start (GMT+12) | Sprint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Australian GP | 8 March 2026 | 17:00 GMT+13 | - |
| 2 |  Chinese GP | 15 March 2026 | 20:00 GMT+13 | Sprint |
| 3 |  Japanese GP | 29 March 2026 | 18:00 GMT+13 | - |
| 4 |  Bahrain GP | 12 April 2026 | 03:00 GMT+12 | - |
| 5 |  Saudi Arabian GP | 19 April 2026 | 05:00 GMT+12 | - |
| 6 |  Miami GP | 3 May 2026 | 08:00 GMT+12 | Sprint |
| 7 |  Canadian GP | 24 May 2026 | 08:00 GMT+12 | Sprint |
| 8 |  Monaco GP | 7 June 2026 | 01:00 GMT+12 | - |
| 9 |  Barcelona GP | 14 June 2026 | 01:00 GMT+12 | - |
| 10 |  Austrian GP | 28 June 2026 | 01:00 GMT+12 | - |
| 11 |  British GP | 5 July 2026 | 02:00 GMT+12 | Sprint |
| 12 |  Belgian GP | 19 July 2026 | 01:00 GMT+12 | - |
| 13 |  Hungarian GP | 26 July 2026 | 01:00 GMT+12 | - |
| 14 |  Dutch GP | 23 August 2026 | 01:00 GMT+12 | Sprint |
| 15 |  Italian GP | 6 September 2026 | 01:00 GMT+12 | - |
| 16 | Madrid GP | 13 September 2026 | 01:00 GMT+12 | - |
| 17 |  Azerbaijan GP | 26 September 2026 | 23:00 GMT+12 | - |
| 18 |  Singapore GP | 11 October 2026 | 01:00 GMT+13 | Sprint |
| 19 | United States GP | 25 October 2026 | 09:00 GMT+13 | - |
| 20 |  Mexican GP | 1 November 2026 | 09:00 GMT+13 | - |
| 21 |  Brazilian GP | 8 November 2026 | 06:00 GMT+13 | - |
| 22 | Las Vegas GP | 22 November 2026 | 17:00 GMT+13 | - |
| 23 |  Qatar GP | 29 November 2026 | 05:00 GMT+13 | - |
| 24 |  Abu Dhabi GP | 6 December 2026 | 02:00 GMT+13 | - |
Upcoming Session Times (GMT+12)
Friday 17 Apr
Practice 1 01:30 - 02:30
Practice 2 05:00 - 06:00
Saturday 18 Apr
Practice 3 01:30 - 02:30
Qualifying 05:00 - 06:00
Sunday 19 Apr
Race 05:00
Friday 1 May
Practice 1 04:30 - 05:30
Sprint Qualifying 08:30 - 09:15
Saturday 2 May
Sprint 04:00 - 05:00
Qualifying 08:00 - 09:00
Sunday 3 May
Race 08:00
Friday 22 May
Practice 1 04:30 - 05:30
Sprint Qualifying 08:30 - 09:15
Saturday 23 May
Sprint 04:00 - 05:00
Qualifying 08:00 - 09:00
Sunday 24 May
Race 08:00
Friday 5 Jun
Practice 1 23:30 - 00:30
Practice 2 03:00 - 04:00
Saturday 6 Jun
Practice 3 22:30 - 23:30
Qualifying 02:00 - 03:00
Sunday 7 Jun
Race 01:00
Friday 12 Jun
Practice 1 23:30 - 00:30
Practice 2 03:00 - 04:00
Saturday 13 Jun
Practice 3 22:30 - 23:30
Qualifying 02:00 - 03:00
Sunday 14 Jun
Race 01:00
F1 Times FAQ
What time is F1 in New Zealand?
F1 race start times vary depending on the circuit location. In New Zealand (NZST/NZDT), races are scheduled across different times of day throughout the season. The table above shows the exact race start time for every round of the 2026 F1 season, converted to GMT+12.
What time does the next F1 race start in GMT+12?
The next F1 race is the Saudi Arabian GP on 19 April 2026. The race starts at 05:00 GMT+12 in New Zealand time.
How to watch F1 in New Zealand?
F1 is broadcast globally through various TV networks and the official F1 TV Pro streaming service. Check your local TV listings for coverage in New Zealand. All session times on this page are shown in NZST/NZDT so you know exactly when to tune in.