The FIA has officially announced the session timings for the 2025 Formula 1 season, with a significant adjustment made for the Las Vegas Grand Prix scheduled for November. The excitement surrounding this season is palpable, particularly with the new changes aimed at enhancing the viewer experience, making the races more accessible to fans worldwide.
Among the most prominent updates is the decision to start the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix two hours earlier than it took place in the previous year. This year, the grand spectacle will take place at a local time of 8 PM on Saturday, November 22. For viewers tuning in from the UK, this translates to a rather early 4 AM on Sunday morning, ensuring they won’t miss any of the action as it unfolds across the Las Vegas Strip.
Moreover, the qualifying sessions will align with this schedule, occurring at the same 8 PM local time, just a day prior to the race. Fans will also have the opportunity to catch the first and third practice sessions, which are set to commence at 12:30 AM UK time during the early hours of Friday and Saturday, respectively. This alteration in timing reflects the FIA’s commitment to making the races accessible to a broader audience, especially in the U.S. By starting the race at 11 PM Eastern Time, the organizers aspire to capture a larger television audience, bringing the thrill of F1 to more fans.
The race organizers articulated that this decision to modify the start times stemmed from valuable feedback, insights, and experiences garnered from the previous two events. They believe that these adjustments will create better opportunities for fans to experience the destination of Las Vegas while simultaneously engaging a wider audience throughout the United States. As the grand event approaches, further information about the race and necessary road closure details will be provided in the coming months, allowing fans and attendees to plan accordingly while ensuring a seamless experience.
In addition, it’s important to highlight that every track session throughout the eagerly awaited 2025 season will be available for live viewing on Sky Sports F1. Pre-season testing, set to occur in Bahrain from February 26 to 28, will also be streamed live, giving fans a thrilling sneak peek into the upcoming season.
The 2025 season is even more noteworthy due to the arrival of a reshaped grid, one highlighted by Lewis Hamilton’s much-anticipated transition from Mercedes to Ferrari. This shake-up adds layers of intrigue and excitement, raising questions about how such changes will influence competitive dynamics on the track. Given the intense competition and thrilling performances seen during most of last season, there is a strong sense of anticipation that the upcoming season will continue this trend, promising exhilarating races filled with drama and excitement that fans have come to love from Formula 1.
When races will start in 2025
| Race | Date | UK start |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | March 16 | 4am |
| China | March 23 | 7am |
| Japan | April 6 | 6am |
| Bahrain | April 13 | 4pm |
| Saudi Arabia | April 20 | 6pm |
| Miami | May 4 | 9pm |
| Emilia Romagna | May 18 | 2pm |
| Monaco | May 25 | 2pm |
| Spain | June 1 | 2pm |
| Canada | June 15 | 7pm |
| Austria | June 29 | 2pm |
| Great Britain | July 6 | 3pm |
| Belgium | July 27 | 2pm |
| Hungary | August 3 | 2pm |
| Netherlands | August 31 | 2pm |
| Italy | September 7 | 2pm |
| Azerbaijan | September 21 | 12pm |
| Singapore | October 5 | 1pm |
| United States | October 19 | 8pm |
| Mexico | October 26 | 8pm |
| Brazil | November 9 | 5pm |
| Las Vegas | November 22 | 4am |
| Qatar | November 30 | 4pm |
| Abu Dhabi | December 7 | 1pm |

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