The 2025 Formula 1 world championship will reach its climax under the lights of the Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday, 7 December, as the full calendar for next season is officially confirmed.
Calendar Shake-Up and Title Fight
While the season retains its 24-race format, significant date shifts have been implemented. The campaign will once again commence in Melbourne, with Albert Park hosting the Australian Grand Prix from 14-16 March. This marks a return to Australia as the season opener for the first time since 2019, following its postponement in 2020 due to the pandemic.
The early-season order undergoes a notable reshuffle due to the observance of Ramadan. Both the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix move to April, creating a demanding triple-header with Japan in early April. China and Japan are brought forward to become the second and third rounds respectively.
This sets the stage for a fierce championship battle, with the McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri expected to continue their challenge against Red Bull's reigning champion, Max Verstappen, as the season builds towards its December finale.
Key Changes and Traditional Stalwarts
Further adjustments see the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya moved forward three weeks to the end of May. This could be a poignant moment for the venue, as 2025 may be its final year on the calendar before the Spanish Grand Prix moves to a new circuit in Madrid in 2026.
The summer break will now be preceded by the Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring, as Belgium and Hungary swap their traditional slots. The schedule also features a more compact autumn, with only a single week's break between the Singapore and United States Grands Prix in October, eliminating the four-week gap seen in previous years.
Pre-season testing will remain in Bahrain, with three days of running scheduled for 26-28 February at the Sakhir circuit, two weeks before the season's first race.
The Full 2025 F1 Race Schedule
The complete 2025 Formula 1 World Championship calendar is as follows:
Pre-Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir: 26-28 February
Round 1 - Australia, Albert Park, Melbourne: 14-16 March
Round 2 - China (Sprint), Shanghai: 21-23 March
Round 3 - Japan, Suzuka: 4-6 April
Round 4 - Bahrain, Sakhir: 11-13 April
Round 5 - Saudi Arabia, Jeddah: 18-20 April
Round 6 - Miami (Sprint), Miami: 2-4 May
Round 7 - Emilia Romagna, Imola: 16-18 May
Round 8 - Monaco, Monte Carlo: 23-25 May
Round 9 - Spain, Barcelona: 30 May-1 June
Round 10 - Canada, Montreal: 13-15 June
Round 11 - Austria, Spielberg: 27-29 June
Round 12 - Great Britain, Silverstone: 4-6 July
Round 13 - Belgium (Sprint), Spa-Francorchamps: 25-27 July
Round 14 - Hungary, Budapest: 1-3 August
Round 15 - Netherlands, Zandvoort: 29-31 August
Round 16 - Italy, Monza: 5-7 September
Round 17 - Azerbaijan, Baku: 19-21 September
Round 18 - Singapore, Marina Bay: 3-5 October
Round 19 - United States (Sprint), Austin: 17-19 October
Round 20 - Mexico, Mexico City: 24-26 October
Round 21 - Brazil (Sprint), Sao Paulo: 7-9 November
Round 22 - Las Vegas, Las Vegas: 20-22 November
Round 23 - Qatar (Sprint), Lusail: 28-30 November
Round 24 - Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina: 5-7 December
