The 2025 Formula 1 season: Schedule, driver transfers, and upcoming regulations.
A milestone year for Formula 1 in 2025.
The FIA has just unveiled an exciting schedule for the 2025 Formula 1 season, marking the 75th anniversary of the F1 World Championship. Featuring 24 races, this season promises to be intense, with significant driver transfers and new rules set for 2026 that will reshape the competition. Teams are gearing up for technical changes focused on increased electrification and sustainable fuels.
Looking ahead to 2026: Audi’s entry and the new engine regulations.
The 2025 season will serve as a pivotal year before the introduction of the 2026 engine regulations, bringing major technical innovations to the sport. Audi plans to enter Formula 1 by partnering with Sauber, a well-known team that has previously worked with brands such as BMW and Alfa Romeo. These new rules will bring an emphasis on electrification and synthetic fuels, impacting team strategies and overall performance dynamics.
Driver market in motion: New balance on the starting grid.
The 2025 season will witness groundbreaking driver moves that could redefine team hierarchies. One of the most anticipated changes is Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari, joining Charles Leclerc. This historic decision shakes up the line-up of top teams and could trigger a series of shifts in the paddock. Fernando Alonso, initially rumored as a replacement for Hamilton, has confirmed his commitment to Aston Martin, adding stability to the team. Meanwhile, rumors suggest that Carlos Sainz might replace Hamilton at Mercedes, potentially becoming official soon.
Australia returns as the season opener in a 24-race global calendar.
To commemorate this iconic anniversary, F1 is maintaining a robust schedule with 24 races across five continents, underscoring its status as a truly global sport. After several years, Australia will once again host the season opener in Melbourne. The season also includes a three-week summer break in August, giving teams a breather before the championship’s second half. The geographic distribution of races has been carefully crafted: Asia opens the calendar in spring, followed by the Americas in autumn, offering a more efficient global reach.
Complete schedule for the 2025 F1 season :
•March 14-16: Australia (Melbourne)
•March 21-23: China (Shanghai)
•April 4-6: Japan (Suzuka)
•April 11-13: Bahrain (Sakhir)
•April 18-20: Saudi Arabia (Jeddah)
•May 2-4: United States (Miami)
•May 16-18: Italy (Imola)
•May 23-25: Monaco (Monaco)
•May 30-June 1: Spain (Barcelona)
•June 13-15: Canada (Montreal)
•June 27-29: Austria (Spielberg)
•July 4-6: United Kingdom (Silverstone)
•July 25-27: Belgium (Spa)
•August 1-3: Hungary (Budapest)
•August 29-31: Netherlands (Zandvoort)
•September 5-7: Italy (Monza)
•September 19-21: Azerbaijan (Baku)
•October 3-5: Singapore (Singapore)
•October 17-19: United States (Austin)
•October 24-26: Mexico (Mexico City)
•November 7-9: Brazil (São Paulo)
•October 17-19 (Saturday): United States (Las Vegas)
•November 28-30: Qatar (Lusail)
•December 5-7: Abu Dhabi (Yas Marina)
The 2025 season promises an exhilarating experience for F1 fans, with an intense schedule, groundbreaking transfers, and transformations set to shape the sport’s future. Get ready for an unforgettable year that will be the prelude to an entirely new era for Formula 1.
