As the Formula 1 community gears up for another thrilling season, the FIA has confirmed the schedule for the 2025 World Championship. This year’s calendar will again feature 24 races, matching the record number set in 2024, beginning in March and concluding in December. The season opener is slated for Melbourne, marking a return to the Australian city’s traditional hosting duties for the first race since the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.
The championship will commence on March 16 with the Australian Grand Prix, a favorite among fans and drivers alike. It will be followed closely by the Chinese Grand Prix, setting the stage for an intense start to the season. Strategic scheduling shown in the new calendar reflects F1’s ongoing efforts to optimize travel logistics, which will continue with a triple-header featuring Japan, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia, aimed at minimizing distances covered between venues.
Miami is set to host the first standalone race of the season on May 4, showcasing the sport’s increasing popularity in the United States. The European segment will then kick off in Imola on May 18, with a triple-header that includes Monaco and Spain, known for their challenging circuits and glamorous settings. The Canadian Grand Prix will follow as another single-race event in mid-June.
The mid-season will see races in Austria and at Silverstone, the latter having recently secured a long-term deal to continue hosting the British Grand Prix, with this year’s event scheduled for July 6. As the season progresses, the Belgian and Hungarian Grands Prix will wrap up July’s racing activities, followed by F1’s traditional summer break.
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Post-summer, the action resumes at the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort on August 31 and continues with the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, a favorite among fans for its high speeds and its historic significance. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix will stand alone in mid-September, leading into the season’s final stages with the Singapore Grand Prix on October 5. The Americas will then play host to the U.S. and Mexican Grands Prix towards the end of October, setting up the season’s closing stages.
The championship will conclude with a final flourish featuring a triple-header in Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi, with the season finale set for December 7 in Abu Dhabi, where the championship has traditionally drawn to a close.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, highlightedthe thoughtful planning behind the 2025 calendar in a press release.
“The 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar, approved by the World Motor Sport Council, is a further illustration of our collective mission of meeting sustainability objectives through the regionalisation of events. While our focus is on the overall stability of Formula 1, we also have a shared duty to the environment and to the health and well-being of traveling staff.”
Stefano Domenicali, the CEO of Formula One Management, also commented on the significance of the 2025 season.
“2025 will be a special year as we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the FIA Formula One World Championship, and it’s that legacy and experience that allows us to deliver such a strong calendar. Once again, we’ll visit 24 incredible venues around the world, delivering top class racing, hospitality, and entertainment, which will be enjoyed by millions of fans worldwide.”
Official 2025 Formula One Calendar
- Australian Grand Prix – March 14-16, Melbourne
- Chinese Grand Prix – March 21-23, Shanghai
- Japanese Grand Prix – April 4-6, Suzuka
- Bahrain Grand Prix – April 11-13, Sakhir
- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – April 18-20, Jeddah
- Miami Grand Prix – May 2-4, Miami, USA
- Imola Grand Prix – May 16-18, Imola, Italy
- Monaco Grand Prix – May 23-25, Monaco
- Spanish Grand Prix – May 30 – June 1, Barcelona
- Canadian Grand Prix – June 13-15, Montreal
- Austrian Grand Prix – June 27-29, Spielberg
- British Grand Prix – July 4-6, Silverstone
- Belgian Grand Prix – July 25-27, Spa
- Hungarian Grand Prix – August 1-3, Budapest
- Dutch Grand Prix – August 29-31, Zandvoort
- Italian Grand Prix – September 5-7, Monza
- Azerbaijan Grand Prix – September 19-21, Baku
- Singapore Grand Prix – October 3-5, Singapore
- United States Grand Prix – October 17-19, Austin
- Mexican Grand Prix – October 24-26, Mexico City
- Brazilian Grand Prix – November 7-9, São Paulo
- Las Vegas Grand Prix – November 20-22, Las Vegas, USA
- Qatar Grand Prix – November 28-30, Lusail
- Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – December 5-7, Yas Marina
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