Full schedule and confirmed driver appearances for 5–8 March

Find the interview timetable for Nico Hülkenberg, Valtteri Bottas, George Russell and other key figures across 5–8 March, including post-qualifying and post-race podiums

The following outline presents a concise timeline for scheduled driver and team-member appearances across Thursday, 5 March through Sunday, 8 March. It details exact times for interviews and the moments when podiums are planned to occur. This version keeps the original appointments intact while reorganizing the information so broadcasters, media teams and fans can quickly identify who will be available and when.

All times below are listed alongside the associated names and teams. The schedule covers individual interview slots on Thursday and Friday, the post-qualifying top-three announcement on Saturday, and the post-race podium on Sunday.

Thursday, 5 March: mid-afternoon interviews

On Thursday, 5 March there are two separate interview windows in the early and mid-afternoon. The first block at 1330hrs features three drivers representing different manufacturers and outfits: Nico Hülkenberg from Audi, Valtteri Bottas from Cadillac and George Russell from Mercedes. Each of these participants is expected to address technical updates, race preparation and team strategy in concise segments.

The second Thursday slot begins at 1400hrs and highlights a trio of high-profile competitors: Lewis Hamilton (listed here with Ferrari), Oscar Piastri of McLaren, and Arvid Lindblad representing Racing Bulls. This grouping is arranged to allow fans and media to hear from drivers across different championship contenders and constructors in one contiguous window.

Friday, 6 March: technical and leadership voices

The agenda for Friday, 6 March includes a single interview period at 1430hrs. The roster for this block brings together high-level engineering and team management perspectives: Adrian Newey from Aston Martin, Graeme Lowdon of Cadillac, and Toto Wolff representing Mercedes. Expect discussions focused on vehicle development, race-day operations and overarching team philosophies rather than driver-specific racecraft.

What to expect from the Friday session

This slot is designed to provide a deeper look at technical approach and strategy. The inclusion of an influential designer like Adrian Newey alongside senior management figures signals a session concentrated on engineering priorities and the management of competitive programs. Media will likely probe setup philosophies, reliability concerns and the interaction between design choices and race execution.

Saturday and Sunday: competition outcomes and podiums

Competition-day communications are shorter but carry more ceremonial weight. On Saturday, 7 March, immediately after qualifying, there will be a podium-style announcement featuring the top three fastest drivers. This post-qualifying moment provides confirmation of the grid front-runners and quick reactions from those who secured the fastest times.

Saturday post-qualifying insights

The post-qualifying platform is typically a high-energy interval when drivers reflect on their lap performance and team setup. Broadcasters and fans should prepare for concise quotes from the three fastest qualifiers and immediate technical feedback about what delivered the pace for that session.

On Sunday, 8 March, following the feature race, the program closes with the formal post-race podium in which the first three finishing drivers will be presented. This ceremony confirms race results and captures the drivers’ firsthand responses to race conditions, strategy calls and overtaking or defensive maneuvers executed during the event.

Sunday post-race considerations

The post-race timeframe is critical for post-event media because it combines official results with emotional and tactical commentary. Teams and drivers typically address pit-stop timing, tire choices and any on-track incidents that affected final positions. Media outlets often use these statements to seed longer-form analysis pieces and technical breakdowns.

Practical notes for media and fans

To make the most of the schedule: allocate crew for the two Thursday windows (1330hrs and 1400hrs), secure access for the Friday 1430hrs technical and leadership session, and plan live coverage for the post-qualifying and post-race announcements on Saturday and Sunday respectively. The list of names and teams is exhaustive for the published windows and must be preserved verbatim for accurate accreditation and promotion.

Media coordinators should confirm access passes and camera positions early to capture both planned remarks and spontaneous reactions.

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