F1 Times in New Zealand (NZST/NZDT)
All 2026 F1 race times converted to New Zealand timezone
2026 Race Schedule (GMT+13)
| Rd | Race | Date | Race Start (GMT+13) | 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 | - |
| 0 |  Saudi Arabian GP | 19 April 2026 | 05:00 GMT+12 | - |
| 4 |  Miami GP | 3 May 2026 | 08:00 GMT+12 | Sprint |
| 5 |  Canadian GP | 24 May 2026 | 08:00 GMT+12 | Sprint |
| 6 |  Monaco GP | 7 June 2026 | 01:00 GMT+12 | - |
| 7 |  Barcelona GP | 14 June 2026 | 01:00 GMT+12 | - |
| 8 |  Austrian GP | 28 June 2026 | 01:00 GMT+12 | - |
| 9 |  British GP | 5 July 2026 | 02:00 GMT+12 | Sprint |
| 10 |  Belgian GP | 19 July 2026 | 01:00 GMT+12 | - |
| 11 |  Hungarian GP | 26 July 2026 | 01:00 GMT+12 | - |
| 12 |  Dutch GP | 23 August 2026 | 01:00 GMT+12 | Sprint |
| 13 |  Italian GP | 6 September 2026 | 01:00 GMT+12 | - |
| 14 | Madrid GP | 13 September 2026 | 01:00 GMT+12 | - |
| 15 |  Azerbaijan GP | 26 September 2026 | 23:00 GMT+12 | - |
| 16 |  Bahrain GP | 4 October 2026 | 20:00 GMT+13 | - |
| 17 |  Singapore GP | 11 October 2026 | 01:00 GMT+13 | Sprint |
| 18 | United States GP | 25 October 2026 | 09:00 GMT+13 | - |
| 19 |  Mexican GP | 1 November 2026 | 09:00 GMT+13 | - |
| 20 |  Brazilian GP | 8 November 2026 | 06:00 GMT+13 | - |
| 21 | Las Vegas GP | 22 November 2026 | 17:00 GMT+13 | - |
| 22 |  Qatar GP | 29 November 2026 | 05:00 GMT+13 | - |
| 23 |  Abu Dhabi GP | 6 December 2026 | 02:00 GMT+13 | - |
Upcoming Session Times (GMT+13)
Saturday 24 Oct
Practice 1 06:30 - 07:30
Practice 2 10:00 - 11:00
Sunday 25 Oct
Practice 3 06:30 - 07:30
Qualifying 10:00 - 11:00
Monday 26 Oct
Race 09:00
Saturday 31 Oct
Practice 1 07:30 - 08:30
Practice 2 11:00 - 12:00
Sunday 1 Nov
Practice 3 06:30 - 07:30
Qualifying 10:00 - 11:00
Monday 2 Nov
Race 09:00
Saturday 7 Nov
Practice 1 04:30 - 05:30
Practice 2 08:00 - 09:00
Sunday 8 Nov
Practice 3 03:30 - 04:30
Qualifying 07:00 - 08:00
Monday 9 Nov
Race 06:00
Friday 20 Nov
Practice 1 13:30 - 14:30
Practice 2 17:00 - 18:00
Saturday 21 Nov
Practice 3 13:30 - 14:30
Qualifying 17:00 - 18:00
Sunday 22 Nov
Race 17:00
Saturday 28 Nov
Practice 1 02:30 - 03:30
Practice 2 06:00 - 07:00
Sunday 29 Nov
Practice 3 03:30 - 04:30
Qualifying 07:00 - 08:00
Monday 30 Nov
Race 05:00
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+13.
What time does the next F1 race start in GMT+13?
The next F1 race is the United States GP on 25 October 2026. The race starts at 09:00 GMT+13 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.