The 2013 Australian GP preview: Everything you need to know about Sunday's race!

Formula 1 2013 has finally arrived, and as has become tradition since the Australian GP switched to Melbourne 17 years ago, it's Albert Park in the early throes of the Australian autumn that provides the picturesque - and hugely popular - setting for the opening grand prix of the new season.

In the mood for a flutter? Well, here are some further selected Sky Bet odds for the opening weekend: Pole Position - Sebastian Vettel (5/2).
Race Winner - Fernando Alonso (5/1).
Podium Finish - Lewis Hamilton (2/1)
Top 6 Finish - Sergio Perez (11/10).
Points Finish - Max Chilton (20/1).
Lap One Leader - Jenson Button (6/1).
First Retirement - Jules Bianchi (9/1).
Race Winning Margin - Over 6 seconds (5/6). SKY SPORT'S F1's SCHEDULE
Thursday March 14
4am - Drivers' Press Conference - Live!
11am - Drivers' Press Conference Replay.
7.45pm - Gear up for Australia. Friday March 15
1am - Australian GP Practice One - Live!
5.15am - Australian GP Practice Two - Live!
7.30am - Team Principals' Press Conference - Live!
9.30am - The F1 Show (also simulcast on Sky 1).
10.30am - F1 Classic Races - Australia 1994.
1.30pm - Australian GP Practice One Replay.
3.50pm - Australian GP Practice Two Replay.
6pm - F1 Classic Races - Australia 2007. Saturday March 16
2.45am - Australian GP Practice Three - Live!
5am - Australian GP Qualifying - Live!
7.45am - F1 Classic Races - Australia 2010.
10am - Australian GP Qualifying Replay.
5.45pm - Ted's Qualifying Notebook.
9.45pm - F1 Classic Races - Australia 1999. Sunday March 17
4.30am - The 2013 Australian GP - Live!
9am - F1 Classic Races - Australia 2003.
11am - Australian GP Highlights.
12.30pm - Ted's Race Notebook.
1pm - Australian GP Replay.