Melbourne is set to host the Australian Grand Prix on 14-16 March, marking its return as the first race of the new Formula 1 season. Since its inception in 1996, Melbourne had traditionally held the opening race, except for interruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, which saw Bahrain stepping in as the season opener in recent years.
The decision to return the Australian Grand Prix to its original position comes as the timing of Ramadan necessitates a delay in the races scheduled in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia for the 2025 season. Melbourne will kick off the season, followed by races in China and Japan before the events in the Middle East.
This marks the first of four occasions until 2032 when Melbourne is contractually guaranteed to host the opening race. The 2025 calendar comprises 24 races, mirroring the record-breaking season of the previous year, with minor changes primarily affecting the opening events.
Notable dates include the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on 4-6 July and the season finale in Abu Dhabi on 5-7 December. F1 Chairman and CEO Stefano Domenicali expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming season, highlighting the championship’s 75th anniversary and the commitment to delivering top-tier racing and entertainment across the globe.
The 2025 F1 calendar is as follows:
14-16 March: Australia
21-23 March: China
4-6 April: Japan
11-13 April: Bahrain
18-20 April: Saudi Arabia
2-4 May: Miami
16-18 May: Emilia-Romagna
23-25 May: Monaco
30 May-1 June: Spain
13-15 June: Canada
27-29 June: Austria
4-6 July: United Kingdom
25-27 July: Belgium
1-3 August: Hungary
29-31 August: Netherlands
5-7 September: Italy
19-21 September: Azerbaijan
3-5 October: Singapore
17-19 October: United States (Austin)
24-26 October: Mexico
7-9 November: Sao Paulo
20-22 November: United States (Las Vegas)
28-30 November: Qatar
5-7 December: Abu Dhabi
Reported By BBC Sports
