The 2025 Formula 1 season will consist of 24 races scheduled across ten months, spanning five continents.
The first section covers southeast Asia and the Middle East after the season opener in Melbourne. Australia hosts the first race of the season for the first time since 2020.
After China, Japan, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, F1 goes to the United States for the glamour of the Miami Grand Prix. China and Miami will both host F1 sprint events for the first time.
The European season starts in Emilia-Romagna before going on to Monaco and other European favourites — with a brief trip to Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix.
The summer brings excitement as the title race begins to heat up. In a fan-favourite double-header, Silverstone is followed by Red Bull’s home grand prix in Austria — races that have brought some of the most memorable moments in recent history.
When are the races?
Round 1 March 14-16 — Australia Grand Prix
Round 2 March 21-23 — China Grand Prix
Round 3 April 4-6 — Japan Grand Prix
Round 4 April 11-13 — Bahrain Grand Prix
Round 5 April 18-20 — Saudi Arabia Grand Prix
Round 6 May 2-4 — Miami Grand Prix
Round 7 May 16-18 — Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix (Italy)
Round 8 May 23-25 — Monaco Grand Prix
Round 9 May 30-June 1 — Barcelona Grand Prix
Round 10 June 13-15 — Canada Grand Prix
Round 11 June 27-29 — Austria Grand Prix
Round 12 July 4-6 — British Grand Prix
Round 13 July 25-27 — Belgium Grand Prix
Round 14 August 1-3 — Hungary Grand Prix
Round 15 August 29-31 — Dutch Grand Prix
Round 16 September 5-7 — Italian Grand Prix
Round 17 September 19-21 — Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Round 18 October 3-5 — Singapore Grand Prix
Round 19 October 17-19 — United States Grand Prix (Austin, Texas)
Round 20 October 24-26 — Mexico Grand Prix
Round 21 November 7-9 — Brazil Grand Prix
Round 22 November 20-22 — Las Vegas Grand Prix
Round 23 November 28-30 — Qatar Grand Prix
Round 24 December 5-7 — Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Austria and Great Britain bring the most exciting double-headers of the year with the added drama of a sprint race at the Red Bull Ring. The summer break follows the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The season recommences in Zandvoort, where the Orange Army will be out in full force to support Max Verstappen. Just a week later, the Tifosi will go to Monza eager to see Lewis Hamilton race for Ferrari at their home race for the first time.
The US and Brazil will both host sprint races once again, promising to provide excellent entertainment before the end of the season.
The final sprint comes in the penultimate weekend in Qatar before the season finale in Abu Dhabi. The last race of 2025 will be the last time we will see these regulations before the changes for 2026.
Which cities are hosts?
1. Australia — Albert Park, Melbourne
2. China — Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai
3. Japan — Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka
4. Bahrain — Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir
5. Saudi Arabia — Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah
6. Miami — Miami International Autodrome, Miami
7. Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix (Italy) — Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola
8. Monaco — Circuit de Monaco, Monaco
9. Barcelona — Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona
10. Canada — Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Montreal
11. Austria — Red Bull Ring, Spielberg
12. Britain — Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire
13. Belgium — Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Ardennes
14. Hungary — Hungaroring, Budapest
15. Netherlands — Circuit Zandvoort, Amsterdam
16. Italy — Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Milan
17. Azerbaijan — Baku City Circuit, Baku
18. Singapore — Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore
19. United States — Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas
20. Mexico — Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City
21. Brazil — Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, São Paulo
22. Las Vegas — Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Las Vegas
23. Qatar — Lusail International Circuit, Lusail
24. Abu Dhabi — Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island
Who are the teams and drivers?
This year’s grid faces a big reshuffle, with just two teams maintaining the same driver line-up as last season.
Constructors’ champions McLaren stick with the title-fighting pairing of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, while Aston Martin continue with Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso, who starts his 22nd season in F1.
All eyes will be on Ferrari as Lewis Hamilton drives in red for the first time. He will partner Ferrari golden boy Charles Leclerc as he sets his sights on an eighth world title.
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Hamilton’s Mercedes seat has been filled by 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli. George Russell embarks on his fourth season for the Silver Arrows but a first as the de facto team leader.
Red Bull have also rolled the dice on a rookie driver as Liam Lawson steps in to take Sergio Perez’s seat. Perez was handed a contract until the end of 2026 in June but having not reached the podium in his past 19 races, Red Bull opted to make the switch after the season came to a close.
Sister team Racing Bulls will line up with Yuki Tsunoda and French rookie Isack Hadjar.
Haas and Kick Sauber will both race with a completely new line-up. Nico Hulkenberg makes the move across to Sauber from Haas and will be joined by 2024 F2 champion Gabriel Bortoleto.
Haas have opted for a line-up of Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman, who impressed as a reserve driver for Ferrari and Haas last season.
Williams have constructed their strongest driver line-up in a long time. Carlos Sainz has made the move from Ferrari and will join Alex Albon, who should relish the having the Spaniard’s experience to work with after teaming up with rookies Logan Sargent and Franco Colapinto in the past two seasons. Jack Doohan completes the long list of rookies for 2025, joining Pierre Gasly at Alpine.
Alpine F1 Pierre Gasly, Jack Doohan
Aston Martin Lance Stroll, Fernando Alonso
Ferrari Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton
Haas Esteban Ocon, Oliver Bearman
Kick Sauber Nico Hulkenberg, Gabriel Bortoleto
McLaren Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris
Mercedes George Russell, Kimi Antonelli
Racing Bulls Isack Hadjar, Yuki Tsunoda
Red Bull Racing Max Verstappen, Liam Lawson
Williams Alexander Albon, Carlos Sainz
What happened last season?
Last season Lando Norris mounted a surprising title challenge to Max Verstappen, who had strolled to the world drivers’ championship in the previous two years.
Norris was unsuccessful in his pursuit but McLaren did manage to claim their first constructors’ championship in 26 years.
Red Bull slipped to third in the championship, limiting their prize money ahead of the 2025 season (but increasing their wind tunnel allocation). Verstappen began squandering points after his win in Spain when he started to complain about his car.
His ten-race streak without a win put his title defence in jeopardy but a scintillating performance in Brazil, where he ended that streak, got him over the finish line.
Norris, his team-mate Oscar Piastri and the Ferrari drivers will relish the opportunity to go toe-to-toe with Red Bull without the difference in pace with which they began last season.
2024 final standings
