F1 Australian Grand Prix qualifying LIVE: Updates from Melbourne as Hamilton, Verstappen and Leclerc battle for pole

THE Australian Grand Prix is back as F1 fans all over the world prepare to watch their favourite racers in action once again.

Lewis Hamilton has endured a less than ideal start to the season but still managed to secure a podium in Abu Dhabi.

But Charles Leclerc won that race, with Max Verstappen winning in Saudi Arabia, so the Brit will need to be at his absolute best this weekend to get back to winning ways.

TV/Live stream: Sky Sports F1Qualifying start time: 7am BST – April 9Grand Prix start time: 6am BST – April 10

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