By rikififi90 
The 2025 Formula 1 season is already underway, featuring a packed 24-race calendar, reshuffled driver lineups, and rule tweaks set to shake up the grid. Kicking off with the Australian Grand Prix from March 14 to 16, fans in the UK can catch every moment live on Sky Sports F1, which will also broadcast F2, F3, and F1 Academy races. McLaren enters as the reigning constructors’ champion, while Max Verstappen defends his four consecutive drivers’ titles, facing fresh challenges like Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari. The stage is set for a thrilling showdown, and Sky Sports offers multiple ways to follow the action, whether on TV or via their app.
As Verstappen aims to match Michael Schumacher’s record of five straight titles, the grid blends seasoned stars with rising talents. Only McLaren and Aston Martin retain their 2024 pairings, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri leading the championship-winning team, and Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll holding steady at Aston Martin. Elsewhere, major shake-ups include Sergio Perez’s exit from Red Bull, replaced by Liam Lawson, and Hamilton’s blockbuster switch from Mercedes to Ferrari, where he’ll race alongside Charles Leclerc, displacing Carlos Sainz to Williams.
Sky Sports F1 remains the UK’s go-to channel for the sport, airing all practice sessions, qualifying rounds, and races live. Coverage begins this Friday ahead of the Australian GP, and subscribers can stream via the Sky Sports app at no extra cost, even choosing any driver’s onboard view. For non-subscribers, NOW provides a contract-free streaming option, ensuring flexibility to enjoy the season from anywhere.
New faces and shifts shake up the grid
The 2025 season boasts one of the most significant driver shake-ups in recent F1 history, with 10 changes from last year’s lineup. Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, headlines the moves, departing Mercedes after over a decade to join Ferrari, taking Carlos Sainz’s seat. Sainz, in turn, has signed with Williams to partner Alex Albon. At Mercedes, 18-year-old Italian Andrea Kimi Antonelli steps into Hamilton’s shoes alongside George Russell, making his full-time debut after a standout F2 campaign.
Other teams are also embracing change. Red Bull confirmed Liam Lawson as Verstappen’s teammate, ending Perez’s rollercoaster tenure. Haas hands a full-time seat to British rookie Oliver Bearman, who’ll race with Esteban Ocon, fresh from Alpine. Alpine, meanwhile, promotes Australian Jack Doohan to join Pierre Gasly, and Racing Bulls pairs F2 runner-up Isack Hadjar with Yuki Tsunoda. Sauber rounds out the grid with a new duo: Nico Hulkenberg and Brazilian F2 champion Gabriel Bortoleto.
Beyond the drivers, team leadership has seen seismic shifts. Legendary designer Adrian Newey left Red Bull for Aston Martin in March, a move that could reshape the British outfit’s fortunes. Aston Martin also tapped ex-Mercedes engine guru Andy Cowell as team boss, demoting Mike Krack to trackside director. At Sauber, Red Bull’s former sporting director Jonathan Wheatley will take charge in April, ahead of the team’s 2026 transition to Audi.
Revamped calendar starts Down Under
The 2025 F1 calendar sticks to 24 races but reshuffles its order significantly. For the first time since 2019, the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne opens the season from March 14 to 16. This shift stems from Ramadan scheduling, pushing Bahrain and Saudi Arabia to April. Following Australia, the series heads to China and Japan before hitting the Middle East for Bahrain and Saudi Arabia back-to-back.
Europe’s leg kicks off with the Emilia-Romagna GP in May, though Miami and Canada break up the sequence earlier. Spain moves to late May, right after Monaco, while Hungary hosts the final race before the summer break from August 1 to 3. The season’s second half is more evenly spaced, avoiding last year’s four-week gap after Singapore, and wraps up with the Abu Dhabi GP from December 5 to 7.
Six races will feature the Sprint format, with 100 km dashes on Saturdays: China, Miami, Belgium, USA, Brazil, and Qatar. These events follow the usual schedule—practice and Sprint qualifying on Friday, the Sprint race Saturday morning, and the Grand Prix on Sunday. Austria, a Sprint host since 2022, hands the slot to Belgium this year.
Rule changes and technical buzz
F1’s 2025 regulations see subtle but impactful updates. The biggest tweak scraps the bonus point for the fastest lap, a rule that rewarded the quickest driver in the top 10 since 2019. This ends late pit stops for tire swaps to chase the point, which occasionally spiced up races. Other changes include raising the minimum driver weight from 80 kg to 82 kg and adding a cockpit cooling kit for comfort.
On development, teams must now field young drivers in at least four practice sessions across both cars, up from two last year. Technical rules remain unchanged, with teams refining 2024 designs while eyeing 2026’s major car and engine overhaul. Pre-season testing in Bahrain, held February 26-28, sparked talk of teams pushing rear wing limits, hinting at a “mini DRS” for straight-line speed gains.
The FIA swiftly addressed technical chatter, introducing stricter load tests for front and rear wings. Rear wing checks expand from the Australian GP, with front wing tests starting at the Spanish GP in June. McLaren, which leveraged flexible wings to clinch the 2024 constructors’ title, remains a focal point, and this debate could define the season’s early battles.
How to watch Formula 1 live in 2025
In the UK, Sky Sports F1 is the sport’s home, delivering live coverage of all 24 races, plus practice and qualifying sessions. It also includes F2, F3, and F1 Academy action for a full motorsport package. Subscribers can stream via the Sky Sports app on mobile devices at no extra cost, with the bonus of picking any driver’s onboard camera, complete with team radio.
For big-screen viewers, Sky Q and Sky Glass offer the service. Non-subscribers can turn to NOW for contract-free streaming, cancellable anytime. Coverage kicks off this Friday for the Australian GP, with live updates and previews straight from Melbourne.
Full 2025 grid lineup
Here’s the complete list of teams and drivers for the season:
- McLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
- Ferrari: Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc
- Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson
- Mercedes: George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli
- 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
This mix of veterans and rookies highlights F1’s evolving landscape, with debutants like Bortoleto, Hadjar, Antonelli, and Bearman stepping up from F2.
Schedule for the opening races
The season launches with a brisk pace, packing five GPs into seven weeks. Check the dates:
- March 14-16: Australian Grand Prix
- March 21-23: Chinese Grand Prix (Sprint)
- April 4-6: Japanese Grand Prix
- April 11-13: Bahrain Grand Prix
- April 18-20: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
This early run spans Oceania, Asia, and the Middle East, putting teams and drivers to the test right away.
The 2025 Formula 1 season is already underway, featuring a packed 24-race calendar, reshuffled driver lineups, and rule tweaks set to shake up the grid. Kicking off with the Australian Grand Prix from March 14 to 16, fans in the UK can catch every moment live on Sky Sports F1, which will also broadcast F2, F3, and F1 Academy races. McLaren enters as the reigning constructors’ champion, while Max Verstappen defends his four consecutive drivers’ titles, facing fresh challenges like Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari. The stage is set for a thrilling showdown, and Sky Sports offers multiple ways to follow the action, whether on TV or via their app.
As Verstappen aims to match Michael Schumacher’s record of five straight titles, the grid blends seasoned stars with rising talents. Only McLaren and Aston Martin retain their 2024 pairings, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri leading the championship-winning team, and Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll holding steady at Aston Martin. Elsewhere, major shake-ups include Sergio Perez’s exit from Red Bull, replaced by Liam Lawson, and Hamilton’s blockbuster switch from Mercedes to Ferrari, where he’ll race alongside Charles Leclerc, displacing Carlos Sainz to Williams.
Sky Sports F1 remains the UK’s go-to channel for the sport, airing all practice sessions, qualifying rounds, and races live. Coverage begins this Friday ahead of the Australian GP, and subscribers can stream via the Sky Sports app at no extra cost, even choosing any driver’s onboard view. For non-subscribers, NOW provides a contract-free streaming option, ensuring flexibility to enjoy the season from anywhere.
New faces and shifts shake up the grid
The 2025 season boasts one of the most significant driver shake-ups in recent F1 history, with 10 changes from last year’s lineup. Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, headlines the moves, departing Mercedes after over a decade to join Ferrari, taking Carlos Sainz’s seat. Sainz, in turn, has signed with Williams to partner Alex Albon. At Mercedes, 18-year-old Italian Andrea Kimi Antonelli steps into Hamilton’s shoes alongside George Russell, making his full-time debut after a standout F2 campaign.
Other teams are also embracing change. Red Bull confirmed Liam Lawson as Verstappen’s teammate, ending Perez’s rollercoaster tenure. Haas hands a full-time seat to British rookie Oliver Bearman, who’ll race with Esteban Ocon, fresh from Alpine. Alpine, meanwhile, promotes Australian Jack Doohan to join Pierre Gasly, and Racing Bulls pairs F2 runner-up Isack Hadjar with Yuki Tsunoda. Sauber rounds out the grid with a new duo: Nico Hulkenberg and Brazilian F2 champion Gabriel Bortoleto.
Beyond the drivers, team leadership has seen seismic shifts. Legendary designer Adrian Newey left Red Bull for Aston Martin in March, a move that could reshape the British outfit’s fortunes. Aston Martin also tapped ex-Mercedes engine guru Andy Cowell as team boss, demoting Mike Krack to trackside director. At Sauber, Red Bull’s former sporting director Jonathan Wheatley will take charge in April, ahead of the team’s 2026 transition to Audi.
Revamped calendar starts Down Under
The 2025 F1 calendar sticks to 24 races but reshuffles its order significantly. For the first time since 2019, the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne opens the season from March 14 to 16. This shift stems from Ramadan scheduling, pushing Bahrain and Saudi Arabia to April. Following Australia, the series heads to China and Japan before hitting the Middle East for Bahrain and Saudi Arabia back-to-back.
Europe’s leg kicks off with the Emilia-Romagna GP in May, though Miami and Canada break up the sequence earlier. Spain moves to late May, right after Monaco, while Hungary hosts the final race before the summer break from August 1 to 3. The season’s second half is more evenly spaced, avoiding last year’s four-week gap after Singapore, and wraps up with the Abu Dhabi GP from December 5 to 7.
Six races will feature the Sprint format, with 100 km dashes on Saturdays: China, Miami, Belgium, USA, Brazil, and Qatar. These events follow the usual schedule—practice and Sprint qualifying on Friday, the Sprint race Saturday morning, and the Grand Prix on Sunday. Austria, a Sprint host since 2022, hands the slot to Belgium this year.
Rule changes and technical buzz
F1’s 2025 regulations see subtle but impactful updates. The biggest tweak scraps the bonus point for the fastest lap, a rule that rewarded the quickest driver in the top 10 since 2019. This ends late pit stops for tire swaps to chase the point, which occasionally spiced up races. Other changes include raising the minimum driver weight from 80 kg to 82 kg and adding a cockpit cooling kit for comfort.
On development, teams must now field young drivers in at least four practice sessions across both cars, up from two last year. Technical rules remain unchanged, with teams refining 2024 designs while eyeing 2026’s major car and engine overhaul. Pre-season testing in Bahrain, held February 26-28, sparked talk of teams pushing rear wing limits, hinting at a “mini DRS” for straight-line speed gains.
The FIA swiftly addressed technical chatter, introducing stricter load tests for front and rear wings. Rear wing checks expand from the Australian GP, with front wing tests starting at the Spanish GP in June. McLaren, which leveraged flexible wings to clinch the 2024 constructors’ title, remains a focal point, and this debate could define the season’s early battles.
How to watch Formula 1 live in 2025
In the UK, Sky Sports F1 is the sport’s home, delivering live coverage of all 24 races, plus practice and qualifying sessions. It also includes F2, F3, and F1 Academy action for a full motorsport package. Subscribers can stream via the Sky Sports app on mobile devices at no extra cost, with the bonus of picking any driver’s onboard camera, complete with team radio.
For big-screen viewers, Sky Q and Sky Glass offer the service. Non-subscribers can turn to NOW for contract-free streaming, cancellable anytime. Coverage kicks off this Friday for the Australian GP, with live updates and previews straight from Melbourne.
Full 2025 grid lineup
Here’s the complete list of teams and drivers for the season:
- McLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
- Ferrari: Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc
- Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson
- Mercedes: George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli
- 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
This mix of veterans and rookies highlights F1’s evolving landscape, with debutants like Bortoleto, Hadjar, Antonelli, and Bearman stepping up from F2.
Schedule for the opening races
The season launches with a brisk pace, packing five GPs into seven weeks. Check the dates:
- March 14-16: Australian Grand Prix
- March 21-23: Chinese Grand Prix (Sprint)
- April 4-6: Japanese Grand Prix
- April 11-13: Bahrain Grand Prix
- April 18-20: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
This early run spans Oceania, Asia, and the Middle East, putting teams and drivers to the test right away.
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