The FIA has officially confirmed the 2025 F1 calendar, along with significant changes for the next season, which will mark the 75th championship in F1 history. The calendar includes 24 races, starting in Australia on March 16 and ending in Abu Dhabi on December 7.
The season opener returns to Australia, which will also feature the much-anticipated debut of Lewis Hamilton driving for Ferrari. This adjustment allows Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, both scheduled for April after Ramadan, to revert to Sunday races.
“Calendar adjustments made in 2024 to create a better geographical flow for races have been carried over to 2025, with Japan scheduled for April following Australia and China,” explained Mohammed Ben Sulayem. The first three races will be Australia, China, and Japan.
Key changes to the 2025 F1 calendar: When does F1 return?
• Australian GP (March 14–16): Race at 05:00
• Chinese GP* (March 21–23): Race at 09:00
• Japanese GP (April 4–6): Race at 07:00
• Bahrain GP (April 11–13): Race at 16:00
• Saudi Arabian GP (April 18–20): Race at 18:00
• Miami GP* (May 2–4): Race at 22:00
• Emilia Romagna GP (May 16–18): Race at 15:00
• Monaco GP (May 23–25): Race at 15:00
• Spanish GP (May 30–June 1): Race at 15:00
• Canadian GP (June 13–15): Race at 20:00
• Austrian GP (June 27–29): Race at 15:00
• British GP (July 4–6): Race at 16:00
• Belgian GP* (July 25–27): Race at 15:00
• Hungarian GP (August 1–3): Race at 15:00
• Dutch GP (August 29–31): Race at 15:00
• Italian GP (September 5–7): Race at 15:00
• Azerbaijan GP (September 19–21): Race at 13:00
• Singapore GP (October 3–5): Race at 14:00
• United States GP* (October 17–19): Race at 21:00
• Mexican GP (October 24–26): Race at 21:00
• Brazilian GP* (November 7–9): Race at 18:00
• Las Vegas GP (November 20–22): Race at 07:00
• Qatar GP* (November 28–30): Race at 18:00
• Abu Dhabi GP (December 5–7): Race at 14:00
(*Sprint format applies to these races.)
(Race times are listed in Italian local time.)
Additional highlights for the 2025 season
There will be two triple headers. The first includes the European races in Imola, Monaco, and Barcelona from May 16 to June 1. The second comes at the season’s end with Miami, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi.
Qatar has been moved to November this season to avoid the intense heat experienced in Losail during the 2023 edition, which caused significant challenges for drivers and mechanics. By rescheduling it as the penultimate race, the desert heat will be less of a factor.
Another major update is the introduction of a double summer break. There will be a four-week pause in August between Hungary and the Netherlands and a three-week break in July between Silverstone and Spa. These breaks create two intervals during the hottest months of the year.
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