What time is F1’s 2025 Saudi Arabian GP? Qualifying + race start… Read more
The 2025 Formula 1 season’s first triple wraps up this weekend with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, held at the high-speed Jeddah Corniche Circuit. This marks the fifth edition of the Saudi Arabian GP since its debut on the F1 calendar in 2021. The venue has quickly established itself as a thrilling and challenging circuit known for its fast-paced street layout and spectacular night-time setting.
Since 2022, the Saudi GP has maintained a regular early-season slot in the championship calendar. For the 2025 season, it serves as the fifth round in what has already been an intense start to the year. The Jeddah track, located along the Red Sea coast, continues to be a fan favorite due to its combination of sweeping corners, tight chicanes, and high-speed straights, all under the floodlights.
Saudi Arabia operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST) year-round, which places it two hours ahead of the United Kingdom during British Summer Time (BST), and one hour ahead of Central European Time (CET). With this in mind, viewers across different time zones will need to adjust their schedules accordingly to catch the weekend’s action live.
The race weekend kicks off on Friday, April 18, with two practice sessions. The first free practice session (FP1) is scheduled from 4:30pm to 5:30pm local time (2:30pm to 3:30pm UK time). Later that evening, the second free practice (FP2) will take place from 8:00pm to 9:00pm local time (6:00pm to 7:00pm UK time).
On Saturday, April 19, the final practice session (FP3) is set for 4:30pm to 5:30pm local time. The all-important qualifying session, which sets the grid for Sunday’s race, will begin at 8:00pm local time. UK fans will need to tune in at 6:00pm BST to catch qualifying.
The main event, the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, is scheduled for Sunday, April 20, with lights out at 8:00pm local time—again, that’s 6:00pm in the UK. The race is expected to deliver high drama and intense competition as the drivers and teams battle it out on one of the fastest street circuits on the calendar.
As always, fans can expect plenty of excitement from Jeddah, with its reputation for late-race drama and close racing. With several title contenders already emerging early in the season, the Saudi GP could prove to be a pivotal moment in the championship race.
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