The Australian Grand Prix will mark the beginning of the 2025 Formula One season, replacing Bahrain as the season opener for the first time in six years. The FIA, Formula One’s governing body, unveiled the 2025 calendar on Friday, revealing that the 24-race season will commence on March 16 in Melbourne and conclude on December 7 in Abu Dhabi, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the world championship.
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Ramadan Influences Schedule Change
Since 2021, the Bahrain Grand Prix has been the inaugural race of the season, followed by the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix since 2022. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Formula One did not compete at Melbourne’s Albert Park Circuit in 2020 and 2021. Now, the Australian Grand Prix will take the lead in the race schedule instead of the Middle Eastern kingdom, as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan falls in March next year.
European Races and Triple Header
The first European race will take place in Imola in May, as part of a triple header that also includes Monaco and Spain on consecutive weekends.
Stefano Domenicali’s Gratitude
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, expressed his gratitude in a statement, saying, “We’re grateful to the FIA, our promoters, host city partners, and all the related ASNs for their commitment and support in delivering this schedule and securing what promises to be another fantastic year for Formula 1. I would also like to pay tribute to our F1 teams and drivers, the heroes of our sport, and our fans around the world for continuing to follow Formula 1 with such incredible enthusiasm.”
Testing Schedule and Sprint Calendar
The testing schedule and the sprint calendar are expected to be announced at a later date. The current season features sprints at six Grands Prix — China, Miami, Austria, United States (Austin), Brazil and Qatar.
2025 Formula One Calendar
| Date | Grand Prix | Location |
|---|---|---|
| March 14-16 | Australian Grand Prix | Melbourne |
| March 21-23 | Chinese Grand Prix | Shanghai |
| April 4-6 | Japanese Grand Prix | Suzuka |
| April 11-13 | Bahrain Grand Prix | Sakhir |
| April 18-20 | Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | Jeddah |
| May 2-4 | Miami Grand Prix | Florida |
| May 16-18 | Emilia Romagna | Imola |
| May 23-25 | Monaco Grand Prix | Monaco |
| May 30–June 1 | Spanish Grand Prix | Barcelona |
| June 13-15 | Canadian Grand Prix | Montreal |
| June 27-29 | Austrian Grand Prix | Spielberg |
| July 4-6 | British Grand Prix | Silverstone |
| July 25-27 | Belgian Grand Prix | Spa |
| Aug. 1-3 | Hungarian Grand Prix | Budapest |
| Aug. 29-31 | Dutch Grand Prix | Zandvoort |
| Sept. 5-7 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza |
| Sept. 19-21 | Azerbaijan Grand Prix | Baku |
| Oct. 3-5 | Singapore Grand Prix | Singapore |
| Oct. 17-19 | United States Grand Prix | Austin |
| Oct. 24-26 | Mexican Grand Prix | Mexico City |
| Nov. 7-9 | Brazil Grand Prix | Sao Paulo |
| Nov. 20-22 | Las Vegas Grand Prix | Las Vegas |
| Nov. 28-30 | Qatar Grand Prix | Lusail |
| Dec. 5-7 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Yas Marina |
In conclusion, the 2025 Formula One season promises to be an exciting one, with a revised schedule that takes into account significant cultural events and a diverse range of locations. As always, the skill and dedication of the drivers and teams, as well as the enthusiasm of fans worldwide, will make this season one to remember.
