New F1 calendar will 'honour' 75-year anniversary of the sport

The Formula 1 calendar for 2025 has been announced. F1 and FIA have jointly arrived at a new calendar, with the Australian Grand Prix opening the season. Stefano Domenicali and Mohammed Ben Sulayem are happy with the new calendar.

"2025 will be a special year as we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the FIA Formula One World Championship, and it’s that legacy and experience that allows us to deliver such a strong calendar. Once again, we’ll visit 24 incredible venues around the world, delivering top class racing, hospitality, and entertainment, which will be enjoyed by millions of fans worldwide," Domenicali said in the press release.

"We’re grateful to the FIA, our promoters, host city partners, and all the related ASNs for their commitment and support in delivering this schedule and securing what promises to be another fantastic year for Formula 1. I would also like to pay tribute to our F1 teams and drivers, the heroes of our sport, and our fans around the world for continuing to follow Formula 1 with such incredible enthusiasm."

Why the 2025 F1 calendar is an improvement

FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, is also delighted with the new calendar: "The 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar, approved by the World Motor Sport Council, is a further illustration of our collective mission of meeting sustainability objectives through the regionalisation of events. While our focus is on the overall stability of Formula 1, we also have a shared duty to the environment and to the health and well-being of travelling staff."

"Formula One Management, under the direction of Stefano Domenicali, have produced a calendar which strikes a good blend of traditional circuits and modern venues. We thank the host ASNs, the local organisers and the many thousands of FIA volunteers for their tireless efforts in making Formula 1 a truly global, mass audience spectacle as we prepare to celebrate the sport’s 75th year."

The 2025 F1 calendar largely resembles that of 2024. The biggest change is the first race of the season. That will not take place in Bahrain in 2025, but due to Ramadan, the first race of the season will be held in Australia.