The 2025 Formula 1 season is set for a thrilling climax, with the final three races scheduled for late November and December, culminating in the championship decider under the lights of Abu Dhabi.
A Calendar Shake-Up for 2025
Significant changes mark the 2025 F1 calendar, breaking from recent traditions. For the first time since 2019, the season will not commence in Bahrain. Instead, the action gets underway at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne on 16 March, with Lewis Hamilton making his highly anticipated debut for Ferrari.
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have both moved to April due to Ramadan, creating a new triple-header alongside Japan. The 24-race marathon will conclude on 7 December at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, setting the stage for a potential title showdown.
Key Dates and Sprint Weekends
Pre-season testing remains in Bahrain, scheduled for 26-28 February, just two weeks before the first Grand Prix. The calendar features several sprint weekends, adding strategic complexity for teams and drivers in China, Miami, Belgium, the United States, Brazil, and Qatar.
Other notable alterations include Spain moving forward three weeks to the end of May, while Belgium and Hungary have swapped their traditional slots. Budapest will now host the final race before the summer break in August.
The Championship Battle Intensifies
As the season reaches its final stages, the championship fight is heating up. Both McLaren drivers are locked in a fierce battle with Red Bull's Max Verstappen for the coveted title. With a compressed calendar offering less respite—only a one-week break between Singapore and Austin—reliability and consistency will be paramount in this high-stakes contest.
For the second consecutive year, no new races join the schedule. However, 2025 could mark the final appearance for Barcelona on the F1 calendar, with Madrid confirmed to host the Spanish Grand Prix from 2026 onwards.
