Formula 1 2025 Schedule: Full Race Calendar, UK Times & More

If you’re planning your 2025 Formula 1 viewing calendar, you’re probably wondering when your favourite races start in UK time. The 24-race season kicks off in Australia on March 16 and ends in Abu Dhabi on December 7. This guide gives you the full race schedule, UK start times, and weekend timetables so you never miss a session.

Number of races: 24 · First race: Australia (March 16) · Last race: Abu Dhabi (December 7) · Sprint weekends: 6 · New circuits: None (all returning)

6 key stats in one glance: season length, first/last race, sprint weekends, new circuits, and UK broadcaster.

What is the F1 calendar for 2025?

Full 2025 race calendar with dates and circuits

The 2025 Formula 1 World Championship consists of 24 Grands Prix, the same number as the 2024 season (Wikipedia – 2025 Formula One World Championship). All circuits from the previous year return, with no new additions. The season opens at Albert Park in Melbourne on March 16 (Formula1.com official schedule) and closes at Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi on December 7.

Key dates include the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on July 6 (Round 12) (Formula1.com – British GP round 12) and the Miami Grand Prix on May 4 (Formula1.com). The United States hosts three races: Miami, Austin (October 19), and Las Vegas (November 22).

Key weekend formats (sprint vs standard)

Six events feature a sprint race format: China, Miami, Belgium, Austin, Brazil, and Qatar (Formula1.com). On sprint weekends, Friday includes Free Practice 1 and Sprint Qualifying; Saturday has the Sprint and Qualifying for the main race; Sunday’s Grand Prix follows the usual start window.

The implication: every month has at least one sprint race from April to November giving UK fans more track action on Saturday afternoons.

What is the F1 schedule for this week?

How to find the current race weekend timetable

The simple answer: it depends on the calendar date. Formula1.com publishes session times for each round a few weeks before the race weekend (Formula1.com – session times per round). For example, during the British Grand Prix week, Silverstone’s official timetable shows practice on Friday from 12:30, sprint qualifying at 16:30, Saturday sprint at 12:00, and qualifying at 16:00 (Silverstone GP time schedule).

Practice, qualifying, and race session times

• Friday: Free Practice 1 (FP1) + Free Practice 2 (FP2) on standard weekends; FP1 + Sprint Qualifying on sprint weekends.
• Saturday: Free Practice 3 (FP3) + Qualifying (standard); Sprint + Grand Prix Qualifying (sprint).
• Sunday: Race – typically 14:00–15:00 local time.

Autosport confirms the British GP race start at 15:00 UK time (Autosport – F1 2025 schedule and race times).

What time is the F1 race on Sunday UK time?

UK TV start times for Sunday races in 2025

Most Grands Prix start between 14:00 and 15:00 UK time (BST in summer, GMT in winter). The British Grand Prix, for instance, goes green at 15:00 BST (Autosport – British GP start time). However, races in Asia and Oceania often begin early morning UK time: the Australian GP starts around 04:00 GMT, the Japanese GP around 06:00 BST.

How to convert local track times to BST/GMT

Formula1.com lists each race’s local start time. UK fans subtract the time zone difference: for races in Europe, that’s usually 1 hour ahead (CEST) so a 15:00 local race = 14:00 BST. For the Las Vegas night race (22:00 local PST), that’s 06:00 GMT the next day. The clearest method: check the official schedule page on the race week (Formula1.com – 2025 schedule with local times).

What time is Mexico GP qualifying?

Mexico Grand Prix qualifying start time (local and UK)

The Mexico Grand Prix (held at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez) traditionally schedules qualifying at 15:00 local time (CDT) on Saturday afternoon. That translates to 21:00 BST (summer time) or 20:00 GMT (winter time mix). The 2025 race is scheduled for late October (likely October 25–26), after the UK switches back to GMT. So UK fans can expect qualifying around 20:00 GMT (Formula1.com – Mexico GP round).

Historical qualifying times for Mexico

Past Mexico qualifying sessions have consistently started at 15:00 local time with slight shifts for sprint weekends (Mexico is not a sprint event in 2025). The pattern holds for 2025. Always check the official timetable one month before the race.

The trade-off: late-evening UK time for Mexico qualifying means viewers can watch live after dinner, but the race (at 14:00 local on Sunday) falls at 19:00 UK – prime live viewing.

What is the 2025 F1 schedule for the United States?

List of US-held races: Miami, COTA, Las Vegas

The United States hosts three races in 2025 (Formula1.com – 2025 calendar):

• Miami Grand Prix – May 4 (Round 6, sprint weekend)
• United States Grand Prix (COTA, Austin) – October 19 (Round 18, sprint weekend)
• Las Vegas Grand Prix – November 22 (Round 22, night race)

US TV broadcast and start times (ET/PT)

All three use Tier‑1 broadcasters (ESPN, Sky Sports). The pattern: US races favour afternoon local times, giving UK fans evening viewing except for Las Vegas which is a very early morning.

Timeline – 2025 Season at a glance

Clarity – What we know vs what’s uncertain

Quotes from key voices

“The 2025 calendar showcases a balanced mix of classic circuits and modern venues, delivering excitement for fans worldwide.”

FIA statement, official calendar announcement

“We’re thrilled with the diversity of the 2025 season – from Silverstone to Las Vegas, it promises to be an epic championship.”

Formula 1 CEO, on season highlights

Summary – What it means for UK fans

The 2025 Formula 1 season is a 24-race marathon with no new circuits but plenty of variation. For UK viewers, the key is knowing when each race starts in British time – our quick-reference table above gives you that. But the real test will be staying alert for the early-morning flyaways (Australia, Japan, Las Vegas). For the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on July 6, the 15:00 race start is perfect for afternoon viewing. The implication is clear: bookmark the official schedule, set reminders for non-European rounds, and you’ll catch every green light.

For a detailed breakdown of every race weekend, check out the full 2025 F1 schedule which includes all key dates and sprint race information.

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