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F1 2025 season preview: Everything you need to know including teams, drivers, and race calendar

F1 2025 season preview: Everything you need to know including teams, drivers, and race calendar

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Mar 18, 2025, 11:46 IST

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The 2025 Formula 1 season starts at Albert Park in Melbourne on March 14. All 10 teams and 20 drivers are ready. Highlights include Lewis Hamilton's switch to Ferrari, replacing him at Mercedes with young Kimi Antonelli. The season will feature Sprint races at six venues and end in Abu Dhabi on December 7.

F1 2025 season preview: Everything you need to know including teams, drivers, and race calendar

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Who will dominate the first race? Who will secure the Driver's Championship? Which team will clinch the Constructor's title? And who has the fastest car? These questions have sparked plenty of discussions and debates among F1 fans across social media. Well, the wait is finally over! The 2025 season kicks off at the iconic Albert Park in Melbourne on March 14, with all 10 teams ready to hit the grid. So, sit back, relax, and get ready for the thrill—it's time to get set and vroom!
Ahead of the season opener in Melbourne, let's take a closer look at everything you need to know, from the teams and drivers to the race calendar.

Here's a look at the teams and their drivers for the 2025 F1 season

Among the 10 teams and 20 drivers on the grid, all eyes will be on seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton as he takes his seat in a Ferrari F1 car. Hamilton’s high-profile switch from Mercedes to Ferrari, officially announced in February 2024, stands as one of the most significant driver transfers in Formula 1 history.
Of the 10 teams, only McLaren and Aston Martin have retained their driver line-ups for the new season. Meanwhile, young talent Kimi Antonelli has stepped in to replace Hamilton at Mercedes.

Red Bull - Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson
Ferrari - Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc
Mercedes - George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli
McLaren - Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
Aston Martin - Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll
Alpine- Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan
Haas - Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman
Racing Bulls - Yuki Tsunoda and Isack Hadjar
Williams - Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz
Sauber- Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto

F1 Calendar 2025

When does the 2025 F1 season start?
The 2025 Formula 1 season kicks off in Australia, with the Albert Park Circuit hosting the season opener for the first time since 2019. The race weekend starts from March 14-16. The season will conclude with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which will take place from December 5-7.
How many races are on the 2025 F1 calendar?
The 2025 F1 season is packed with 24 Grand Prix, which will be held across the globe throughout the year.

Date	Country	Venue
March 14-16	Australia	Melbourne
March 21-23	China	Shanghai
April 4-6	Japan	Suzuka
April 11-13	Bahrain	Sakhir
April 18-20	Saudi Arabia	Jeddah
May 2-4	USA	Miami
May 16-18	Italy	Imola
May 23-25	Monaco	Monaco
May 30 – June 1	Spain	Barcelona
June 13-15	Canada	Montreal
June 27-29	Austria	Spielberg
July 4-6	United Kingdom	Silverstone
July 25-27	Belgium	Spa
August 1-3	Hungary	Budapest
August 29-31	Netherlands	Zandvoort
September 5-7	Italy	Monza
September 19-21	Azerbaijan	Baku
October 3-5	Singapore	Singapore
October 17-19	USA	Austin
October 24-26	Mexico	Mexico City
November 7-9	Brazil	Sao Paulo
November 20-22	USA	Las Vegas
November 28-30	Qatar	Lusail
December 5-7	Abu Dhabi	Yas Marina

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F1 Sprint calendar 2025

The 2025 Formula 1 season will feature Sprint races at six venues, where a shortened 100km race will take place on Saturdays.

Date	Country	Venue
March 21-23	China	Shanghai
May 2-4	USA	Miami
July 25-27	Belgium	Spa-Francorchamps
October 17-19	USA	Austin
November 7-9	Brazil	Sao Paulo
November 28-30	Qatar	Lusail

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