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When will the Australian Grand Prix host the opening race of the F1 season again?
The 2025 schedule has been released. It includes 24 races starting in Melbourne on March 16 and ending in Abu Dhabi on December 7.
The dates for the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship have been announced, and there’s a significant change from recent years. The Albert Park circuit in Australia will host the opening race, resuming a tradition that began in 1996, ended in 2019, and is now being resumed in 2025, after Bahrain gave the starting signal in 2020.
Ramadan causes a stir
The F1 calendar 2025 will consist of 24 races, starting in Albert Park on March 16 and ending in Abu Dhabi on December 7. Ramadan runs throughout March 2025 and has pushed the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia grand prix to April. This means there will be an Australia-China double to start, followed by a Japan-Bahrain-Arabia triple, and later, Singapore will be separated from Azerbaijan.
Changes in the new calendar
In addition, changes made to the calendar in 2024 to create a better geographical flow of races have been continued in 2025, with Japan in April, following Australia and China. Imola will open the European summer season racing cycle (May 16-18) after the World Cup visits Miami, just after the tour of the Persian Gulf. The Spanish GP, on the Barcelona-Cataluña Circuit, will take place from May 30 to June 1.
Stefano Domenicali, CEO and President of F1 has announced that 2025 will mark the 75th anniversary of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, which will be celebrated with a solid calendar of 24 races across the globe. These races will offer world-class racing, hospitality, and entertainment for millions. Domenicali expressed his gratitude to the FIA, promoters, host cities, and all the National Sports Authorities (ASN) for their support and commitment to guaranteeing the success of the races.
According to Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the FIA President, the 2025 FIA Formula 1 World Championship calendar, which the World Motor Council has approved, meets sustainability by regionalizing events. While Formula 1′s focus is on overall stability, the environment, health, and wellbeing of citizens and traveling staff are also crucial. The calendar includes traditional circuits and modern venues, making it a true world spectacle for the masses worldwide and with a large audience. The Emirati President believes this will make the 75th anniversary of the sport a memorable celebration.