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Get up to speed on the global events for this year’s F1™ championship: the GOAT of all motor racing competitions, now in its 75th anniversary year.
24 races. 21 countries. 20 drivers. 10 teams. In the most high-octane of sports, who comes out on top is down to a fine alchemy of superhuman skill, pioneering technology and rigorous precision.
From its humble beginnings in 1950, when the very first F1™ race took place at Britain’s Silverstone racecourse, the championship now unfolds on a global scale, with circuits from Japan to coastal Saudi Arabia and the glittering Las Vegas Strip.
Whether you’re looking to chase the thrills, add a race onto an existing trip or attend close to home, here’s where and when some of the races will be happening in this year’s tournament.
Formula 1™ Grand Prix races in Europe
Emilia-Romagna, Italy: 16-18 May
Imola – or Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari (the ‘Enzo and Dino Ferrari International Circuit’) – in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, has quite the pedigree. The first race here took place in 1953, and to this day its anti-clockwise circuit and high-octane corners are as adrenaline-pumping as ever. It also boasts an incredible location, surrounded by the Tuscan Hills, Adriatic coast and culinary capitals like Parma, not to mention the Prancing Horse (Ferrari) headquarters in Maranello.
Monaco: 23-25 May
French Riviera glitz and one of the most iconic tracks of Formula 1™: it has to be Monaco. The Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo has consecutively featured in the lineup since 1955 and is famously tight and narrow. Soak up the glamour on and off the track, from the superyacht-filled harbour to the Place du Casino and high-end restaurants and luxury hotels.
Spain: 30 May-1 June
Inaugurated during the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya puts drivers to the test with its cadence of high and low-speed corners. The Spanish city of Barcelona has oodles to offer outside the race: the otherworldly architecture of Gaudi, Picasso artworks, Mediterranean beaches and tapas bodegas, to name a few.
Austria: 27-29 June
Austria‘s Red Bull Ring in Spielberg is small but mighty and certainly packs a punch with its quick downhill corners. Come for the race, stay for the alpine scenery, nearby Schlossberg castle and the Niederwolz cable car.
Great Britain: 4-6 July
The birthplace of the Grand Prix, Britain‘s Silverstone track is the original, fastest and most challenging of them all. Its Northamptonshire location puts you in a great spot for travelling to the Cotswolds countryside, London and Oxford.
Belgium: 25-27 July
The longest track on the current Formula 1™ calendar, and certainly one of the oldest (it was part of the inaugural 1950 championship), Belgium‘s 7km Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is set against a breathtaking forest backdrop in the Ardennes region. The province of Liège and its surrounds are home to the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps Museum, the 18th-century Stavelot, Malmedy, a town at the confluence of two rivers, and the town of Spa, recognised by UNESCO as one of the Great Spa Towns of Europe.
Hungary: 1-3 August
Likened to a karting circuit for its many corners and lack of straight stretches, Hungary‘s Hungaroring presents a challenge akin to the famed Monaco circuit. The purpose-built track is only 20km from Budapest, one of Europe’s most compelling cities with its breathtaking historic architecture, bathhouses and hot springs, lively ruin bar scene and riverside charm.
Netherlands: 29-31 August
The rollercoaster-like Zandvoort track, which undulates through the sand dunes, has a rich Formula 1™ heritage dating back to 1952, and has even featured on the silver screen (the 1966 movie, Grand Prix). This thrilling beachside circuit is just a 30-minute train ride from Amsterdam, the Netherlands’ capital with its famous narrow canal-side houses, Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum and local specialties like stroopwafels (cookies) laced with caramel.
Italy: 5-7 September
Italy‘s Autodromo Nazionale Monza was one of the world’s first purpose-built tracks and remains the home of the Italian Grand Prix. This ultra speedy circuit calls for especially quick thinking with its full-throttle kickoff and tight chicanes (the fastest Formula 1™’ lap ever was set here, which was explains how it gained its nickname, ‘the temple of speed’). North of the Monza parklands is Milan, the cultural heart and fashion capital of Italy, where jaw-dropping Gothic architecture like the Duomo di Milano cathedral wows alongside historic art and piazzas.
Formula 1™ Grand Prix races in the Middle East
Saudi Arabia: 18-20 April
The ancient city of Jeddah hosts the temporary street circuit for the Saudi Arabia race, on the waterside Corniche. This relatively new track (it joined the championship in 2021) quickly became the fastest Formula 1™ street circuit, giving Italy’s temple of speed, Monza, a run for its money. Why visit Jeddah? This Red Sea port city has an incredible history and is rich with Middle Eastern culture, found in its lantern-lit alleys, bustling souks and ancient houses.
Qatar: 28-30 November
On the outskirts of Doha, the Lusail International Circuit was designed in the first instance for motorcycle racing, with fast and furious corners and opportunities for pedal-to-the-metal overtaking on the one-kilometre main straight. Perfect for adding as a stopover en route to Europe, this Middle Eastern city captivates with its blend of tradition and futuristic architecture.
Abu Dhabi: 5-7 December
Yas Island, to the east of Abu Dhabi, was chosen as the site for a brand new 5km race track, unveiled in 2009. Designed by German racing driver and legendary track designer Hermann Tilke, the Yas Marina Circuit promises juicy overtakes on a 1.2km straight and slow corners at the start and finish. Now a fully fledged leisure destination in its own right, Yas Island is home to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the epic Yas Waterworld and Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi, among golf courses, beach and slick resorts.
Formula 1™ Grand Prix races in the Americas
Miami: 2-4 May
The NFL’s Miami Dolphins share a home with the Miami International Autodrome at the Hard Rock Stadium complex. This temporary street track is fresh on the F1™ scene, first joining the lineup in 2022, and delivers the thrills with its 19-turn laps and American showmanship (the site has hosted Super Bowls and rock concerts). Off the track, the palm-fringed beaches and Art Deco architecture of Miami offers the quintessential sun and surf break with a splash of Latin flavour.
Canada: 13-15 June
With its legendary hairpin bend and stop-start track, Montreal‘s leafy Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve puts the drivers’ brakes – and spectators’ nerves – to the test. A captivating blend of Canadian and French culture, Montreal is a must-visit for its art scene, 17th-century Old Port and mish-mash of neighbourhoods, best explored with a bagel or tray of poutine in hand.
Austin: 17-19 October
The Circuit of the Americas, found in Austin, Texas, echoes Silverstone, Suzuka and Hockenheim for its turns, with adrenaline-fuelled overtaking opportunities on the generous Turn 1 making for excellent viewing. This Texan city is renowned for its live music scene (in particular, country and blues), all-American barbecue, plentiful museums and parks and grand architecture, like the Texas Capitol.
Next up in the championship, Mexico from 24-26 October and Brazil from 7-9 November.
Las Vegas: 20-22 November
With the likes of Caesars Palace, the Venetian and the Bellagio fringing the track, racing doesn’t get more glamorous than in Sin City. The Las Vegas Strip circuit is in the pulsing heart of the world casino capital, with average speeds recorded almost on a par with Monza. The best part is you can go straight from the race into the thrills and spills of this resort city.
Formula 1™ Grand Prix races in Asia
Japan: 4-6 April
Honda founder Soichiro Honda created Japan‘s Suzuka International Racing Course as a test track for his company’s vehicles in 1962. A driver favourite, this high-speed circuit is especially challenging thanks to its s-curves and crossover. Soak up the sights nearby at the Tsubaki Ogamiyashiro Shrine, Suzuka Forest Garden and temples. After Japan, the championship moves onto Bahrain from 11-13 April.
Singapore: 3-5 October
A relative newcomer, Singapore‘s Marina Bay Street Circuit joined the F1™ party in 2008, thrilling spectators and drivers alike with its city skyline backdrop, countless corners and electrifying night races. You’ll already be right in the heart of the city for this one, where you can tick off the famous Raffles Hotel, Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands (not to mention Changi Airport, which is an attraction in itself).
Formula 1™ Grand Prix races in Oceania
Australia: 14-16 March
Just one of many Aussie events worth travelling for this year, the first Grand Prix of the season (after testing in Sakhir, Bahrain), the FORMULA 1 LOUIS VUITTON AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2025, welcomed global guests with a dose of typical Melbourne weather to the Albert Park track. Starting the season off with the bang, the changeable track conditions weren’t a match for victor Lando Norris of McLaren.
