The 2025 Formula 1 season is already considered one of the most anticipated in the history of the category. With a calendar totaling 24 stages and several new developments in the driver grid, the championship promises to be a spectacle full of emotions and fierce disputes. Celebrating 75 years of existence, F1 has invested in strategic innovations, such as the inclusion of more Sprint races, transfers of big names between teams, and the arrival of new talents. These changes reflect a scenario of competition that is increasingly global and dynamic.
Among the major movements of the season is the historic move of Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari, ending a cycle of more than a decade at Mercedes. In addition, the return of a Brazilian driver to the grid brings a nostalgic touch and an extra reason for pride for the country’s fans. With races spread across all continents, the calendar reinforces the globalization of the category and the importance of strategic markets such as the American and Asian ones.
The 2025 championship also marks the end of the traditional race in Barcelona, which will be replaced by a street race in Madrid starting in 2026. With so many changes and expectations, F1 seeks to consolidate its position as one of the world’s biggest sports competitions.
Official Formula 1 calendar in 2025
The calendar for the 2025 Formula 1 season features 24 stages, starting in March and ending in December. Check out the complete list of races:
- March 16 – Australian GP – Melbourne
- March 23 – Chinese GP (Sprint) – Shanghai
- April 6 – Japanese GP – Suzuka
- April 13 – Bahrain GP – Sakhir
- April 20 – Saudi Arabian GP – Jeddah
- May 4 – Miami GP (Sprint) – Miami
- May 18 – Emilia-Romagna GP – Imola
- May 25 – Monaco GP – Monte Carlo
- June 1 – Spanish GP – Barcelona
- June 15 – Canadian GP – Montreal
- June 29 – Austrian GP – Spielberg
- July 6 – British GP – Silverstone
- July 27 – Belgian GP (Sprint) – Spa-Francorchamps
- August 3 – Hungarian GP – Budapest
- August 31 – Dutch GP – Zandvoort
- September 7 – Italian GP – Monza
- September 21 – Azerbaijan GP – Baku
- October 5 – Singapore GP – Marina Bay
- October 19 – United States GP (Sprint) – Austin
- October 26 – Mexican GP – Mexico City
- November 9 – São Paulo GP (Sprint) – Interlagos
- November 22 – Las Vegas GP – Las Vegas
- November 30 – Qatar GP (Sprint) – Lusail
- December 7 – Abu Dhabi GP – Yas Marina
New Sprint races in 2025
Formula 1 has expanded the number of Sprint races to six stages in 2025. The Sprint format consists of a short race held on Saturdays, which defines the starting grid for the main GP on Sunday. This change aims to attract more viewers and offer greater excitement to fans over the weekend.
The Sprint stages in 2025 are:
- Chinese GP
- Miami GP
- Belgian GP
- United States GP (Austin)
- São Paulo GP
- Qatar GP
Significant changes in the driver grid
The 2025 season will be marked by significant changes in the driver grid. Among the most impactful transfers is Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari. The seven-time world champion will seek to end his career in great style at the most traditional team in the category.
Another highlight is the debut of Gabriel Bortoleto, the first Brazilian to return to the grid since Felipe Massa. He will join Sauber, a team that will also feature Nico Hülkenberg.
Other relevant transfers:
- Carlos Sainz to Williams
- Esteban Ocon to Haas
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli debuting for Mercedes
- Jack Doohan at Alpine
Historical curiosities about Formula 1
- The first official Formula 1 season was held in 1950.
- Ferrari is the oldest and most successful team in the category.
- Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher are the drivers with the most world titles, with seven each.
Formula 1 numbers and statistics in 2024
- In 2024, Formula 1 attracted more than 400 million global viewers.
- The Miami GP was the most profitable, with revenues exceeding 500 million dollars.
Expectations for the São Paulo GP in 2025
The São Paulo GP remains one of the most iconic races on the calendar. In 2025, it will be one of the Sprint races, increasing excitement for Brazilian spectators. Interlagos is one of the most traditional circuits in the category and often provides unforgettable races.
Remarkable facts about the 2025 season
- First time for Hamilton at Ferrari.
- Return of a Brazilian driver to the grid.
- Most Sprint races in F1 history.