2025 Formula One Calendar: A Comprehensive Overview of Dates
The Formula One (F1) World Championship is gearing up for an action-packed 2025 season, with the confirmation of a record 24 Grands Prix set to take place across the globe. The season, marking the final year of the current generation of cars before a technical overhaul in 2026, is set to begin in Australia on March 16 and conclude in Abu Dhabi on December 7.
The confirmed calendar includes traditional and new venues, with six Sprint race weekends scheduled. Notably, Belgium replaces Austria for the Sprint format. Key dates and venues for the 2025 season are as follows:
| Round | Grand Prix | Circuit | Date | |-------|----------------------|--------------------------------|--------------| | 1 | Australia | Albert Park, Melbourne | March 16 | | 2 | China (Sprint) | Shanghai International Circuit | March 23 | | 3 | Japan | Suzuka Circuit | April 6 | | 4 | Bahrain | Bahrain International Circuit | April 13 | | 5 | Saudi Arabia | Jeddah Street Circuit | April 20 | | 6 | Miami (Sprint) | Miami International Autodrome | May 4 | | 7 | Italy (Imola) | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | May 18 | | 8 | Monaco | Circuit de Monaco | May 25 | | 9 | Spain | Circuit de Catalunya | June 1 | | 10 | Canada | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | June 15 | | 11 | Austria | Red Bull Ring | June 29 | | 12 | United Kingdom | Silverstone | July 6 | | 13 | Belgium (Sprint) | Spa-Francorchamps | July 27 | | 14 | Hungary | Hungaroring | August 3 | | 15 | Netherlands | Circuit Zandvoort | August 31 | | 16 | Italy (Monza) | Autodromo Nazionale Monza | September 7 | | 17 | Azerbaijan | Baku City Circuit | September 21 | | 18 | Singapore | Marina Bay Street Circuit | October 5 | | 19 | USA (Austin) | Circuit of the Americas | October 19 | | 20 | Mexico | Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez | October 26 | | 21 | Brazil | Interlagos | November 9 | | 22 | Las Vegas | Las Vegas Street Circuit | November 23 | | 23 | Qatar | Losail International Circuit | November 30 | | 24 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina Circuit | December 7 |
Regarding the participating drivers and their countries, the 2025 grid is expected to include established top teams and drivers from previous seasons with some changes. Leading teams like Mercedes (UK/Germany), Red Bull Racing (Austria/UK), Ferrari (Italy), McLaren (UK), Alpine (France), and others will compete. Key drivers typically include Max Verstappen (Netherlands) from Red Bull, Lewis Hamilton (UK) from Mercedes (subject to contract extensions), Charles Leclerc (Monaco) from Ferrari, Lando Norris (UK) from McLaren, and Fernando Alonso (Spain) from Aston Martin (likely to continue). New driver line-ups may emerge due to contracts and junior promotions, but the official confirmations are yet to be made.
Meanwhile, in team news, Visa Cash App Racing Bulls have announced a new partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing for the 2021 season. The partnership will see Visa Cash App prominently displayed on the cars and team clothing throughout the season. The team, featuring Max Verstappen, Yuki Tsunoda, and Liam Lawson as their main drivers, aims to build on their success from the previous season, with a focus on improving performance and achieving better results. The partnership will also involve co-branding initiatives, including fan engagement programs and merchandise. Visa Cash App Racing Bulls will continue to work with Honda as their engine supplier for the 2021 season.
Isack Hadjar, originally from France, is a new member of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls, having made a mark in F2. Yuki Tsunoda, a Formula One driver for Oracle Red Bull Racing, originally hails from Japan. Max Verstappen, a four-time Formula One world champion, is also associated with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls. The team's principal, Christian Horner, expressed enthusiasm about the new partnership, stating it would bring innovative ideas and opportunities.
For the most accurate and updated driver information, checking official Formula 1 or team announcements later in the 2025 season is recommended.
At the Red Bull Ring in Austria, the 11th round of the Formula One 2025 season will see Red Bull Racing competing in front of their home crowd, with driver Max Verstappen aiming to secure more points in the sports competition. During the same race weekend, events promoting Red Bull Energy Drinks may also be held, catering to the excitement of sports fans.
