Viaplay F1 programming over the weekend at the Australian Grand Prix

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After a well-deserved weekend of rest, the 2022 Formula 1 season continues this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix. The first motorsport class will be in operation at the refurbished Albert Park circuit. In the past, overtaking here has proven nearly impossible, but this should be different than this year. Whether that really is the case, we’ll see in the coming days. It also becomes clearer about the balance of power on the field: will Max Verstappen take his second win in a row, Charles Leclerc will respond or can we expect a surprise?

This year’s Formula 1 show can only be followed live with Dutch commentary via new provider Viaplay. We’ve compiled the Melbourne Grand Prix weekend broadcast schedule for you.

Prefer to watch with F1TV? Check out the full broadcast schedule here: Overview: F1TV programming during the GP weekend in Australia

Viaplay F1 broadcast on Friday 8 April 2022

Fiplay will broadcast live Friday’s Formula 1 practice sessions at Albert Park. To broadcast the first training session, Dutch fans have to get up early. Training already begins at 5 am Dutch time. Viaplay will also start broadcasting five minutes before the start, with comments from Allard Kalff and Sebastiaan Bleekemolen. The broadcast of the second training session will begin at 07:55.

The talk show Studio Formula 1 – Shakedown will take place at 12:00 pm. Presenter Amber Brantsen talks to local and international guests and experts about the first day of training in Melbourne. The most important moments are covered, as well as what we can expect from the rest of the weekend.

Viaplay F1 broadcast on Saturday 9 April 2022

On Saturday, Formula 1 fans can prepare for an exciting qualifying session for the Australian Grand Prix. In the early Dutch morning, the last free practice takes place. This starts at 05:00 AM, and Viaplay starts at 04:55 AM.

The Viaplay qualifying preview for the Australian Grand Prix begins on Saturday morning at 07:30 AM Dutch time. Training time will start at 08:00. Until then, Program Presenter Amber Brantsen is looking forward with a number of permanent guests and national and international experts as they approach qualification. On-site, pit reporter Stefan Cox gave interviews to the main characters. Commentary on qualifying provided by Nelson Valkenburg and Milroy Heemskerk. After that, an extensive discussion takes place with the guests in the studio. The broadcast continues until 10 am.

Viaplay F1 broadcasts on Sunday 10 April 2022

The Australian Grand Prix preview on Viaplay begins on Sunday morning at 06:00 Dutch time. Until the start of the race, presenter Amber Brantsen discusses the weekend’s most important moments so far with local and international experts and looks forward to the impending race. From the site, fossil reporter Stefan Cox provides interviews with drivers and team leaders. She also circles the grid with former Formula 1 drivers Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard before the start of the race.

The Australian Grand Prix starts at 07:00. Commentary was provided by Nelson Valkenburg and Melroy Heemskerk, who swap regularly with Stefan Cox in the ring. After the race, the most important moments are reviewed extensively from the studio and on site. Interviews with personalities and analysts have their say.

Viaplay F1 broadcast on Monday 11 April 2022

On Monday afternoon, talk show Tracktalk looks back extensively at last weekend’s race in Melbourne. Presenter Amber Brantsen receives a number of guests with whom he discusses the highs and lows of the performance. The race is extensively analyzed by experts and the champions have their say. The program starts at 3:00 pm and lasts approximately 45 minutes.

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* Programs end time is indicative