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 APRILLocal time
Porsche Carrera Cup Middle EastFirst Practice Session11:40 - 12:25
FIA Formula 2Practice Session12:55 - 13:40
F1 AcademyPractice Session14:05 - 14:45
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk14:50 - 16:00
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour15:00 - 16:00
FIAF1 Car Presentation15:00 - 16:00
FORMULA 1FIRST PRACTICE SESSION16:30 - 17:30
FIA Formula 2Qualifying Session18:00 - 18:30
Formula 1Teams' Press Conference18:30 - 19:30
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour18:40 - 19:40
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk18:40 - 19:40
FIA Formula 2Press Conference19:35 - 20:05
FORMULA 1SECOND PRACTICE SESSION20:00 - 21:00
F1 AcademyQualifying Session21:30 - 22:00
Porsche Carrera Cup Middle EastSecond Practice Session22:25 - 23:10
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour23:20 - 23:50
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk23:20 - 00:20

SATURDAY 19 APRIL
Porsche Carrera Cup Middle EastQualifying Session14:05 - 14:35
F1 AcademyFirst Race (13 Laps, Max 30 Mins +1 Lap)15:20 - 15:55
Formula 1Team Pit Stop Practice15:50 - 16:20
FORMULA 1THIRD PRACTICE SESSION16:30 - 17:30
FIA Formula 2Sprint Race (20 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap)18:15 - 19:05
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour19:10 - 19:40
FIA Formula 2Press Conference19:25 - 19:55
FORMULA 1QUALIFYING SESSION20:00 - 21:00
Formula 1Press Conference21:00 - 22:00
Porsche Carrera Cup Middle EastFirst Race (11 Laps or 25 Mins)22:05 - 22:35
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour22:45 - 23:45
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk22:45 - 23:45

SUNDAY 20 APRIL
Porsche Carrera Cup Middle EastSecond Race (11 Laps or 25 Mins)13:45 - 14:15
F1 AcademySecond Race (13 Laps, Max 30 Mins +1 Lap)15:05 - 15:40
FIA Formula 2Feature Race (28 Laps or 60 Mins +1 Lap)16:25 - 17:30
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk17:45 - 18:50
Formula 1Drivers' Parade18:00 - 18:30
FIA Formula 2Press Conference18:30 - 19:00
Formula 1National Anthem19:44 - 19:46
FORMULA 1GRAND PRIX (50 LAPS OR 120 MINS)20:00 - 22:00
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - MARCH 07: Fernando Alonso of Spain driving the (14) Aston Martin AMR24

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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