The 2025 Formula 1 season features a record-equaling 24 Grands Prix, kicking off with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne (March 14-16) and concluding with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina (December 5-7)[1][4][7]. The calendar continues the recent trend toward a more logical geographical flow, grouping races regionally to ease travel demands and improve logistics[1].
Key changes in 2025 include Bahrain and Saudi Arabia moving to April to accommodate Ramadan, making Australia the opening round for the first time since 2019[1][6]. The season also maintains its traditional August summer break, with no new Grands Prix added but some adjustments in the order of events[2][3].
Six F1 Sprint events will be held at the following venues: Shanghai (China), Miami (United States), Spa (Belgium), Austin (United States), Sao Paulo (Brazil), and Qatar, with Belgium returning as a Sprint venue for the first time since 2023[3][4][5].
Pre-season testing is scheduled for February 26-28 in Bahrain[1][2]. The Las Vegas Grand Prix will again take place on a Saturday[2]. No new teams or engine manufacturers are planned for 2025, but the driver market remains dynamic, most notably with Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari[3][7].
The full race calendar for 2025 is as follows[4]:
- March 14-16: Australia (Melbourne)
- March 21-23: China (Shanghai)
- April 4-6: Japan (Suzuka)
- April 11-13: Bahrain (Sakhir)
- April 18-20: Saudi Arabia (Jeddah)
- May 2-4: USA (Miami)
- May 16-18: Italy (Imola)
- May 23-25: Monaco (Monaco)
- May 30 – June 1: Spain (Barcelona)
- June 13-15: Canada (Montreal)
- June 27-29: Austria (Spielberg)
- July 4-6: United Kingdom (Silverstone)
- July 25-27: Belgium (Spa)
- August 1-3: Hungary (Budapest)
- August 29-31: Netherlands (Zandvoort)
- September 5-7: Italy (Monza)
- September 19-21: Azerbaijan (Baku)
- October 3-5: Singapore (Singapore)
- October 17-19: USA (Austin)
- October 24-26: Mexico (Mexico City)
- November 7-9: Brazil (Sao Paulo)
- November 20-22: USA (Las Vegas)
- November 28-30: Qatar (Lusail)
- December 5-7: Abu Dhabi (Yas Marina)
References
- [1] FIA and Formula 1 announce calendar for 2025
- [2] 2025 F1 Calendar | RacingNews365
- [3] F1 2025 calendar: Full race schedule | Sky Sports
- [4] The beginner’s guide to the 2025 F1 calendar | Formula 1®
- [5] Everything you need to know about the 2025 F1 season | Motorsport.com
- [6] 2025 Formula One World Championship – Wikipedia
- [7] 2025 F1 season – RaceFans