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F1 ACADEMY has announced a 2025 calendar that features seven rounds in support of Formula 1 and three new venues, including Las Vegas where the season finale will be held.
The 2025 campaign is set to open in China, which joins the calendar for the first time, before heading to Jeddah and Miami, which both featured in 2024, for the second and third rounds respectively.
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The iconic Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal will make its maiden appearance on the F1 ACADEMY calendar as Round 4, before the series takes to the sand dunes of Zandvoort and the streets of Singapore for Rounds 5 and 6.
The third season of the all-female championship will conclude on the Las Vegas Strip Circuit as the first single-seater support series to race at the venue.
2025 F1 ACADEMY calendar
Date | Country | Venue |
---|---|---|
March 21-23 | Shanghai International Circuit |
China |
April 18-20 | Jeddah Corniche Circuit |
Saudi Arabia |
May 2-4 | Miami International Autodrome |
United States |
June 13-15 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve |
Canada |
August 29-31 | Circuit Zandvoort |
Netherlands |
October 3-5 | Marina Bay Street Circuit |
Singapore |
November 20-22 | Las Vegas Strip Circuit |
United States |
Overall, the campaign comprises 14 races across seven rounds and, as part of the series’ commitment to offer extensive seat time, will be supported by a comprehensive 15-day testing programme.
Since its launch in 2022, F1 ACADEMY has seen significant growth and global interest, with the series broadcast in 160 territories and a docuseries set to be released on Netflix in 2025.
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“I am proud to announce our F1 ACADEMY 2025 calendar, which demonstrates our continued commitment to taking the series to new heights, expanding our global reach and bringing our mission to an increasingly diverse and engaged global audience,” said Susie Wolff, Managing Director of F1 ACADEMY.
“I want to thank our promoters for their enthusiasm and support, and for joining us on our journey to create opportunities for women to thrive at every level of our sport.
“Finishing our season in Las Vegas will be an iconic moment, and its addition to the calendar is testament to the wealth of support we receive from Formula 1 and Liberty Media.”
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, added: “F1 ACADEMY continues to go from strength to strength, delivering brilliant on-track action for our fans and inspiring young girls and women around the world.
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“We are seeing huge interest in the series, and it is fantastic that the calendar features new venues and once again spans three continents, meaning we can continue to build our audiences and connect with fans around the world.
“I would like to thank our race promoters who continue to support F1 ACADEMY so passionately. What has been achieved in just two years since the series was launched has been incredible, and I cannot wait to see the cars hit the track again next year.”
Source: https://www.formula1.com/
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