Formula 1’s Historic 75th Anniversary Season: Complete Guide to the 2025 Race Calendar
A Historic Season Takes Shape
The 2025 Formula 1 season will be a landmark year as the sport celebrates its 75th Anniversary of the FIA Formula One World Championship. The calendar features 24 incredible venues worldwide, promising top-class racing, hospitality, and entertainment for millions of fans.
Key Calendar Changes and Structure
In a significant shift, Melbourne returns to its traditional season-opening position for the first time since 2019. The Australian venue has historically hosted the first round on 22 occasions since 1996, though Bahrain had taken that honor in the previous four years.
A notable change in the 2025 schedule accommodates Ramadan, which falls throughout March, resulting in the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix being moved to April.
Sprint Races and Geographic Flow
The exciting Sprint format continues with China and Miami hosting events for the second consecutive year, while Austin and Qatar return for their third Sprint events. Belgium makes a comeback to the Sprint lineup for the first time since 2023, and Brazil maintains its distinction of hosting a Sprint every year since the format’s inception in 2021.
The calendar demonstrates improved geographical efficiency, with Japan scheduled in April following Australia and China. The European races dominate the summer period, followed by the Americas during autumn, before concluding with back-to-back events in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
Looking Ahead
The season promises intense competition as Max Verstappen seeks his fifth consecutive drivers’ title, a feat only achieved by Michael Schumacher previously. Meanwhile, McLaren, fresh from their first Constructors’ Championship since 1998, sees Lando Norris aiming for drivers’ glory after finishing as runner-up last season.
The diverse calendar combines classic tracks like Silverstone, Spa-Francorchamps, and Suzuka with modern additions such as Las Vegas, Miami, and Saudi Arabia, offering fans an exciting and varied selection of circuits throughout the season.