Formula One has a long and storied history of nyooming into viewers’ hearts, dating way back to the 1950s when the first World Championship was held. Since then, the sport has massively grown in popularity, getting a huge boost in new fans from the recent hit Netflix series, Drive to Survive. Nicely enough, there’s also been a renewed focus on sustainability and safety in the sport, with new regulations aimed at reducing the environmental impact of racing and improving the safety of drivers.
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As we head into the 2025 season, here are just a few of the key drivers we’ll be keenly looking out for. Lewis Hamilton, who has won seven World Championships, will be looking to add another title to his impressive resume. Max Verstappen, who won the previous two seasons, will also be a strong contender. Other drivers to watch are new Kiwi inclusion Liam Lawson, Charles Leclerc, and Lando Norris.
On the team side, Mercedes has been a dominant force in recent years, winning the Constructors’ Championship eight seasons in a row from 2014 – 2021. However, Red Bull Racing has been gaining ground in recent years, and many experts predict that they could be the team to beat in 2025. And let’s not forget about last year’s winners McLaren, Ferrari, and Aston Martin, either.
Where to stream F1 races in New Zealand?
In New Zealand, you can stream all races on F1 TV and Sky Sport Now.
F1 TV has two subscription options, Pro and Premium (the sexy 4k version). You can subscribe on a monthly pass for $14.99 / $23.99 or an annual pass for $99.99 / $159.99. Sign up here
Sky Sport Now offers a month pass for $54.99 or an annual pass for $549.99.
2025 Formula One Schedule
The 2025 schedule consists of 24 rounds, and spans 21 countries, with the opening Grand Prix in Melbourne and the final race of the year in the United Arab Emirates. You’ll find dates, locations, and local New Zealand times for all 2025 races here.
Round 1: 16th March, 5:00pm – Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Australia 🇦🇺
Round 2: 23rd March, 8:00pm – Shanghai International Circuit, China 🇨🇳
Round 3: 6th April, 5:00pm – Suzuka Circuit, Japan 🇯🇵
Round 4: 14th April, 3:00am – Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain 🇧🇭
Round 5: 21st April, 5:00am – Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Round 6: 5th May, 8:00am – Miami International Autodrome, USA 🇺🇸
Round 7: 19th May, 1:00am – Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Italy 🇮🇹
Round 8: 26th May, 1:00am – Circuit de Monaco, Monaco 🇲🇨
Round 9: 2nd June, 1:00am – Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain 🇪🇸
Round 10: 16th June, 6:00am – Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Canada 🇨🇦
Round 11: 30th June, 1:00am – Red Bull Ring, Austria 🇦🇹
Round 12: 7th July, 2:00am – Silverstone Circuit, England 🏴
Round 13: 28th July, 1:00am – Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium 🇧🇪
Round 14: 4th August, 1:00am – Hungaroring, Hungary 🇭🇺
Round 15: 1st Septemeber, 1:00am – Circuit Zandvoort, Netherlands 🇳🇱
Round 16: 8th September, 1:00am – Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy 🇮🇹
Round 17: 21st September, 11:00pm – Baku City Circuit, Azerbaijan 🇦🇿
Round 18: 6th October, 1:00am – Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore 🇸🇬
Round 19: 20th October, 8:00am – Circuit of the Americas, USA 🇺🇸
Round 20: 27th October, 9:00am – Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico 🇲🇽
Round 21: 10th November, 6:00am – Autódromo José Carlos Pace, Brazil 🇧🇷
Round 22: 23rd November, 5:00pm – Las Vegas Street Circuit, USA 🇺🇸
Round 23: 1st December, 5:00am – Losail Circuit, Qatar 🇶🇦
Round 24: 8th December, 2:00am – Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
