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When is the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and how can I watch it?
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Round 5 of this year’s F1 season, the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend takes place between April 18–20.
Officially the Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025, the 50-lap Grand Prix starts at 2000 local time (UTC+3) on Sunday, April 20, at Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah.
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The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is a temporary street circuit (albeit adorned with some permanent sections), located on the Corniche – a 30km coastal resort area of the ancient Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah
It is fast. Very fast. Average speeds around the circuit are around 250km/h – quicker than those at Silverstone, and second on the calendar only to Monza – aka ‘The Temple of Speed’. It is, quite simply, the fastest street circuit ever seen in Formula 1 – while the track also features the most corners on the calendar with 27, many of them quick, sinuous bends as the drivers wend their way along the Jeddah waterfront.
Race Highlights: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
When the event timetable is released, it will appear below and cover the full weekend track schedule, including details of all practice and qualifying sessions, support races, and other special events – plus, of course, that crucial Saudi Arabian Grand Prix start time.
The F1 session times can also be found in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Hub, where you can choose between local time and your own time zone.
All times listed below are local. Jeddah is UTC+3 during the event. Timetable subject to change.
FRIDAY 18 APRIL | Local time | |
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Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East | First Practice Session | 11:40 - 12:25 |
FIA Formula 2 | Practice Session | 12:55 - 13:40 |
F1 Academy | Practice Session | 14:05 - 14:45 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 14:50 - 16:00 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 15:00 - 16:00 |
FIA | F1 Car Presentation | 15:00 - 16:00 |
FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION | 16:30 - 17:30 |
FIA Formula 2 | Qualifying Session | 18:00 - 18:30 |
Formula 1 | Teams' Press Conference | 18:30 - 19:30 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 18:40 - 19:40 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 18:40 - 19:40 |
FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 19:35 - 20:05 |
FORMULA 1 | SECOND PRACTICE SESSION | 20:00 - 21:00 |
F1 Academy | Qualifying Session | 21:30 - 22:00 |
Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East | Second Practice Session | 22:25 - 23:10 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 23:20 - 23:50 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 23:20 - 00:20 |
SATURDAY 19 APRIL | ||
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Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East | Qualifying Session | 14:05 - 14:35 |
F1 Academy | First Race (13 Laps, Max 30 Mins +1 Lap) | 15:20 - 15:55 |
Formula 1 | Team Pit Stop Practice | 15:50 - 16:20 |
FORMULA 1 | THIRD PRACTICE SESSION | 16:30 - 17:30 |
FIA Formula 2 | Sprint Race (20 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap) | 18:15 - 19:05 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 19:10 - 19:40 |
FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 19:25 - 19:55 |
FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING SESSION | 20:00 - 21:00 |
Formula 1 | Press Conference | 21:00 - 22:00 |
Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East | First Race (11 Laps or 25 Mins) | 22:05 - 22:35 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 22:45 - 23:45 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 22:45 - 23:45 |
SUNDAY 20 APRIL | ||
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Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East | Second Race (11 Laps or 25 Mins) | 13:45 - 14:15 |
F1 Academy | Second Race (13 Laps, Max 30 Mins +1 Lap) | 15:05 - 15:40 |
FIA Formula 2 | Feature Race (28 Laps or 60 Mins +1 Lap) | 16:25 - 17:30 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 17:45 - 18:50 |
Formula 1 | Drivers' Parade | 18:00 - 18:30 |
FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 18:30 - 19:00 |
Formula 1 | National Anthem | 19:44 - 19:46 |
FORMULA 1 | GRAND PRIX (50 LAPS OR 120 MINS) | 20:00 - 22:00 |
The track is the fastest street circuit ever seen in F1, and second only to Monza – aka ‘The Temple of Speed’ – on the entire calendar
How can I watch the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?
Nothing beats being there in person. It’s the closest you can get to Formula 1!
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix provides a sun-soaked festival of Formula 1, located on an idyllic stretch of the Kingdom’s coastline. The on-track action is stunning, as the drivers get to grips with this rapid street track, while Jeddah itself comes alive as the city revels in hosting the F1 circus.
Wherever you’re watching from, details of the broadcaster in your area can be found here.
You can also watch the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix via F1 TV Pro (in selected countries only).
To view the full 2025 F1 calendar, click here.
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