This weekend will be a massive one for Brendon Hartley.

The Kiwi Formula 1 driver is set to begin his first full season with Toro Rosso at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on Saturday.

The 28-year-old New Zealander was handed a shock Formula 1 debut during the back end of last year but already feels more comfortable heading into this season.

Hartley told Mike Hosking that the mid-field race is very competitive but he is hopeful for some success.

"I think the aim and goal is to score my first point in Formula One, which will be a result."

He says that he has been training hard since the end of the last season. 

Hartley is in action on the track for the first time on Friday with two 90-minute practice sessions.

LISTEN ABOVE AS BRENDON HARTLEY SPEAKS WITH MIKE HOSKING