2025 Formula One World Championship#Season launch

Throughout the season, each team has to field a driver in one of the first two free practice sessions who has not competed in more than two races, on four occasions, twice for each car.

RB discontinued its use of initialism and entered instead as Racing Bulls, thus changing their team and constructor name.

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| footer = Oliver Bearman (top left), Andrea Kimi Antonelli (top centre), Jack Doohan (top right), Gabriel Bortoleto (bottom left), Liam Lawson (bottom centre) and Isack Hadjar (bottom right) made their debuts as full-time drivers with Haas, Mercedes, Alpine, Sauber, Red Bull Racing, and Racing Bulls, respectively.

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Lewis Hamilton left Mercedes after twelve seasons to join Ferrari, ending his record-breaking streak of the most consecutive seasons driving for a single constructor, as well as competing in his first season without a Mercedes power unit.{{cite web |last=Cook |first=Sam |date=1 September 2023 |title=Hamilton set to break Schumacher record with new Mercedes contract |url=https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/1002885/lewis-hamilton-new-contract-f1-mercedes-michael-schumacher-record-seasons/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909182547/https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/1002885/lewis-hamilton-new-contract-f1-mercedes-michael-schumacher-record-seasons/ |archive-date=9 September 2024 |access-date=6 February 2024 |publisher=GPFans}} He replaced Carlos Sainz Jr., who left Ferrari after four seasons to join Williams on a multi-year deal. Sainz was initially set to replace Logan Sargeant, but Sargeant was replaced by Franco Colapinto part way through the {{F1|2024}} season.{{cite news |last1=Coleman |first1=Madeline |date=2 February 2024 |title=Ferrari's prestige lured Lewis Hamilton – and cost Carlos Sainz his seat |url=https://theathletic.com/5247004/2024/02/02/ferraris-lewis-hamilton-carlos-sainz/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919020346/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5247004/2024/02/02/ferraris-lewis-hamilton-carlos-sainz/ |archive-date=19 September 2024 |access-date=6 February 2024 |work=The Athletic |publisher=The New York Times |language=en}}{{cite web |date=29 July 2024 |title=Sainz signs for Williams as Spaniard's F1 future is confirmed |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-carlos-sainz-signs-for-williams-as-spaniards-f1-future-is-confirmed.2wsM0VoH6D7H2akmtW9uXe |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913025145/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-carlos-sainz-signs-for-williams-as-spaniards-f1-future-is-confirmed.2wsM0VoH6D7H2akmtW9uXe |archive-date=13 September 2024 |access-date=29 July 2024 |website=Formula 1}}{{Cite web|title=Team Statement|date=1 February 2024|access-date=1 February 2024|publisher=Scuderia Ferrari|url=https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/formula1/articles/scuderia-ferrari-press-release-01-feb-2024|archive-date=2 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240202001954/https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/formula1/articles/scuderia-ferrari-press-release-01-feb-2024|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=27 August 2024 |title=Williams Racing announces that Franco Colapinto will race with the team for the remainder of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season |url=https://www.williamsf1.com/posts/fd43d928-0914-42ff-b9ee-394342064dc4/williams-racing-team-statement?srsltid=AfmBOooSqAvclDh6ceY19B7HcYD9lWY5Aj8CNnAf6IRrI--9NvYo3m8c |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240917135107/https://www.williamsf1.com/posts/fd43d928-0914-42ff-b9ee-394342064dc4/williams-racing-team-statement |archive-date=17 September 2024 |access-date=27 August 2024 |website=Williams Racing |language=en}} Hamilton was replaced by Mercedes junior Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who was promoted from Formula 2.{{Cite web |date=31 August 2024 |title=Antonelli confirmed as Hamilton's replacement with Mercedes looking ahead to 'next chapter' |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-kimi-antonelli-confirmed-as-lewis-hamiltons-replacement-with.2TeU01Qm9BjQUlBjl9jBTm |access-date=31 August 2024 |website=Formula 1 |archive-date=31 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831071304/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-kimi-antonelli-confirmed-as-lewis-hamiltons-replacement-with.2TeU01Qm9BjQUlBjl9jBTm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Ramsay |first=George |date=31 August 2024 |title=Mercedes confirms 18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli as Lewis Hamilton's replacement |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/31/sport/andrea-kimi-antonelli-mercedes-f1-spt-intl/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920065158/https://edition.cnn.com/2024/08/31/sport/andrea-kimi-antonelli-mercedes-f1-spt-intl/index.html |archive-date=20 September 2024 |access-date=22 September 2024 |website=CNN |language=en}} In January 2025, Colapinto left Williams to join Alpine as a reserve driver.{{Cite web |date=9 January 2025 |title=BWT Alpine Formula One Team enters into agreement with Williams Racing to secure services of Franco Colapinto on multi-year deal |url=https://media.alpinecars.com/bwt-alpine-formula-one-team-enters-into-agreement-with-williams-racing-to-secure-services-of-franco-colapinto-on-multi-year-deal/?lang=eng |access-date=2025-01-09 |website=Newsroom Alpine |language=en-EN}}

Haas is fielding an all new line-up in 2025; Nico Hülkenberg departed the team after two seasons to drive for Sauber, with whom he last competed in {{F1|2013}}.{{cite web |date=26 April 2024 |title=Nico Hulkenberg to depart Haas at the end of 2024 |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/nico-hulkenberg-to-depart-haas.18AzRKDjCvuib4kGwr6MA7 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909151355/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/nico-hulkenberg-to-depart-haas.18AzRKDjCvuib4kGwr6MA7 |archive-date=9 September 2024 |access-date=21 September 2024 |website=Formula 1 |quote=But it's now been confirmed that the 36-year-old will depart the American squad – and make his way to Sauber – at the end of the campaign.}}{{Cite web |last=Cleeren |first=Filip |date=26 April 2024 |title=Hulkenberg to join Sauber in 2025 ahead of Audi F1 entry |url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/hulkenberg-to-join-sauber-in-2025-ahead-of-audi-f1-entry/10603340/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240718095304/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/hulkenberg-to-join-sauber-in-2025-ahead-of-audi-f1-entry/10603340/ |archive-date=18 July 2024 |access-date=21 September 2024 |website=Motorsport}} He was replaced by Haas's reserve driver Oliver Bearman, who stepped up from Formula 2, having previously raced in the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix for Ferrari, and in the 2024 Azerbaijan and São Paulo Grands Prix for Haas.{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-f2-star-ollie-bearman-promoted-to-f1-with-haas-for-2025.3g8aG6ULdcvAxJYHB7v1j8|title=F2 star Ollie Bearman promoted to F1 with Haas for 2025|website=Formula 1|date=4 July 2024|access-date=4 July 2024|archive-date=4 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240704092004/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-f2-star-ollie-bearman-promoted-to-f1-with-haas-for-2025.3g8aG6ULdcvAxJYHB7v1j8|url-status=live}} Kevin Magnussen also departed the team after seven seasons across two stints.{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-magnussen-to-leave-haas-when-contract-expires-at-the-end-of-2024.6F9yuNL2enitde8Mv9jKVf|title=Magnussen to leave Haas when contract expires at the end of 2024 season|website=Formula 1|date=18 July 2024|access-date=18 July 2024|archive-date=18 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240718080942/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-magnussen-to-leave-haas-when-contract-expires-at-the-end-of-2024.6F9yuNL2enitde8Mv9jKVf|url-status=live}} He was replaced by Esteban Ocon, who split from Alpine before the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after five seasons with them.{{Cite web |last=Barretto |first=Lawrence |date=3 June 2024 |title=Alpine to part ways with Ocon at end of 2024 season |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-alpine-announce-they-will-part-ways-with-ocon-at-end-of-2024-season.7ra4uaXdrYOHfklwU9TEqH |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240819180038/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-alpine-announce-they-will-part-ways-with-ocon-at-end-of-2024-season.7ra4uaXdrYOHfklwU9TEqH |archive-date=19 August 2024 |access-date=3 June 2024 |website=Formula 1 |publisher=Formula One Group |language=en}} Jack Doohan, who replaced Ocon for the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, obtained the seat at Alpine for 2025.{{Cite web |title=Doohan to race for Alpine in 2025 as F1 promotion confirmed |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-jack-doohan-promoted-to-f1-for-2025-as-alpine-confirm-he-will-partner.5evE7WYf8EMU8XdSeVi2lp |access-date=23 August 2024 |website=Formula 1 |language=en |archive-date=9 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909155813/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-jack-doohan-promoted-to-f1-for-2025-as-alpine-confirm-he-will-partner.5evE7WYf8EMU8XdSeVi2lp |url-status=live }}{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-alpine-confirm-doohan-to-race-in-abu-dhabi-as-ocon-is-released.5rrOqcBxVZooeD6B38GWi0|title=Alpine confirm Doohan to race in Abu Dhabi as Ocon is released|website=Formula 1|date=2 December 2024|access-date=2 December 2024}}

Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu both left Sauber after three years,{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-bottas-and-zhou-to-leave-kick-sauber-as-team-confirm-decision-to.48sfYvJNkLAss3ffs9Ow0J|title=Bottas and Zhou to leave Kick Sauber as team confirm decision to part ways|website=Formula 1|date=6 November 2024|access-date=6 November 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110071615/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-bottas-and-zhou-to-leave-kick-sauber-as-team-confirm-decision-to.48sfYvJNkLAss3ffs9Ow0J|url-status=live}} the former rejoining Mercedes as a reserve driver after having previously raced for the team from {{f1|2017}} to {{f1|2021}},{{cite web |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-bottas-to-re-join-mercedes-as-reserve-driver-in-2025.1HbXTzZnMaPYgmCjNCT4Hk|title=Bottas to re-join Mercedes as reserve driver in 2025 |website=Formula 1|date=19 December 2024}} and the latter joining Ferrari as a reserve driver.{{cite web|url=https://www.crash.net/f1/news/1062777/1/axed-zhou-guanyu-lands-new-role-ferrari-2025|title=Axed Zhou Guanyu lands new role with Ferrari for 2025|website=Crash|date=5 February 2025|access-date=5 February 2025}} The vacant seat alongside Hülkenberg was filled by reigning Formula 2 Champion Gabriel Bortoleto.{{cite web|access-date=6 November 2024|date=6 November 2024|title=Kick Sauber confirm rookie Bortoleto as second driver for 2025|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-kick-sauber-confirm-rookie-bortoleto-as-second-driver-for-2025.2EL5ciR1wh3baHcobZqGl9|website=Formula 1|archive-date=6 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241106235853/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-kick-sauber-confirm-rookie-bortoleto-as-second-driver-for-2025.2EL5ciR1wh3baHcobZqGl9|url-status=live}}

Despite a previously signed contract until {{F1|2026}}, Sergio Pérez left Red Bull Racing after the conclusion of the 2024 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/perez-and-red-bull-agree-to-part-ways-following-conclusion-of-2024-season.4W2fhxOqQQX47kx3FY5Cpp|title=Perez and Red Bull agree to part ways following conclusion of 2024 season|website=Formula 1.com|date=18 December 2024|access-date=18 December 2024}} He was replaced by Liam Lawson, who was promoted from Racing Bulls after five Grands Prix in {{F1|2023}} under the AlphaTauri moniker, and six Grands Prix in 2024 under the use of the initialism RB.{{Cite web |title=Liam Lawson Joins Max Verstappen for 2025 Season |url=https://www.redbullracing.com/int-en/liam-lawson-to-partner-max-verstappen-for-oracle-red-bull-racing-2025-charge |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Oracle Red Bull Racing |language=en}} Red Bull Racing reserve and 2024 Formula 2 runner-up Isack Hadjar was promoted to Racing Bulls in his place.{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-isack-hadjar-signs-for-rb-tsunoda-final-seat-on-2025-f1-grid.6UMQgndoDfFIH5wtyxucAG|title=Hadjar signs for RB as he takes final seat on 2025 F1 grid|website=Formula 1.com|date=20 December 2024|access-date=20 December 2024}}

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| footer = Yuki Tsunoda (left) moved from Racing Bulls to Red Bull Racing from the Japanese Grand Prix onwards, switching with Liam Lawson. Franco Colapinto (right) replaced Jack Doohan at Alpine from the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix provisionally until the Austrian Grand Prix.

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Following the Chinese Grand Prix, Liam Lawson was demoted back to Racing Bulls, with Yuki Tsunoda making his debut for Red Bull Racing at the subsequent Japanese Grand Prix.{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-tsunoda-to-replace-lawson-at-red-bull-from-japanese-gp-as-new.49qawI5Q4YYPhhMJpHqUiO |title=Tsunoda to replace Lawson at Red Bull from Japanese GP as New Zealander drops down to Racing Bulls |website=Formula One |date=27 March 2025}}

Following the Miami Grand Prix, Jack Doohan was relegated to a reserve driver role for Alpine. His seat was given to former reserve driver Franco Colapinto on a "rotating seat" basis, with the latter debuting at the subsequent Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and being scheduled to race for the team until the Austrian Grand Prix. Colapinto previously raced for Williams in nine Grands Prix in {{F1|2024}}.{{cite web |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/alpine-confirm-colapinto-to-replace-doohan-for-next-five-rounds-as-team-opt.4lH96VnGHyC45S3yjeJOMK |title=Alpine confirm Colapinto to replace Doohan for next five rounds as team opt to 'rotate' seat |website=Formula One |date=7 May 2025}}

File:Formula 1 all over the world-2025.svg in 2025 are highlighted in green, with circuit locations marked with a black dot. Former host nations are shown in dark grey, and former host circuits are marked with a white dot.]]

The 2025 calendar comprises the same twenty-four Grands Prix as the previous season.{{cite web |date=12 April 2024 |title=FIA and Formula 1 announce calendar for 2025 |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/fia-and-formula-1-announces-calendar-for-2025.48ii9hOMGxuOJnjLgpA5qS |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920154537/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/fia-and-formula-1-announces-calendar-for-2025.48ii9hOMGxuOJnjLgpA5qS |archive-date=20 September 2024 |access-date=12 April 2024 |website=Formula 1}}{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/the-key-differences-and-stand-outs-from-the-2025-f1-calendar.1Et7BrKQ2N5X7t3k7OiRvd|title=The key differences and stand outs from the 2025 F1 calendar|website=Formula 1|date=12 April 2024|access-date=12 April 2024|archive-date=8 October 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008140026/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/the-key-differences-and-stand-outs-from-the-2025-f1-calendar.1Et7BrKQ2N5X7t3k7OiRvd|url-status=live}} The Chinese, Miami, Belgian, United States, São Paulo and Qatar Grands Prix feature the sprint format.{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/fia-and-formula-1-announce-2025-sprint-calendar.3fjONI6I9cAyThBj73oQRX|title=FIA and Formula 1 announce 2025 Sprint calendar|website=Formula 1|date=11 July 2024|access-date=11 July 2024}}{{cite web |last=Boxall-Legge |first=Jake |date=11 July 2024 |title=F1 Announces Sprint Race Calendar for 2025, Belgium Replaces Austria |url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-announces-sprint-race-calendar-for-2025-belgium-replaces-austria/10633875/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240905144110/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-announces-sprint-race-calendar-for-2025-belgium-replaces-austria/10633875/ |archive-date=5 September 2024 |access-date=11 July 2024 |website=Motorsport}}

=== Calendar changes ===

The Australian Grand Prix hosted the opening race of the 2025 season for the first time since {{F1|2019}}. It was the third round in the past three seasons, after the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, respectively, with those events being pushed back in 2025 to avoid a conflict with Ramadan.{{cite news |title=Australia to open the Formula 1 season in 2025 as Bahrain and Saudi races shift for Ramadan |url=https://apnews.com/article/formula-1-f1-calendar-2025-australia-26ae05fdab5b2cc371fe0a11cb4d2b93 |access-date=15 April 2024 |work=AP News |date=12 April 2024 |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Patterson |first=Emily |date=2 February 2024 |title=Revealed: Aussie F1 fans get major Hamilton coup |url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/motorsport/formula-1-news-lewis-hamilton-to-make-ferrari-debut-in-melbourne-round-1-returns-to-australia-in-2025/297b850d-0fee-49b3-b8ea-aec2de816a32 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240713205804/https://www.nine.com.au/sport/motorsport/formula-1-news-lewis-hamilton-to-make-ferrari-debut-in-melbourne-round-1-returns-to-australia-in-2025-20240202-p5j9c8.html |archive-date=13 July 2024 |access-date=3 February 2024 |website=Nine's Wide World of Sports |publisher=Nine Entertainment Co. |language=en}} The Russian Grand Prix was under contract to feature on the 2025 calendar.{{cite web |last=Saunders |first=Nate |date=28 February 2017 |title=Russian Grand Prix extends F1 deal until 2025 |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/18786909/russian-grand-prix-extends-f1-deal-2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240824013038/https://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/18786909/russian-grand-prix-extends-f1-deal-2025 |archive-date=24 August 2024 |access-date=3 February 2024 |website=ESPN UK |publisher=ESPN}} However, the contract was terminated in {{F1|2022}} in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.{{cite web |last=Benson |first=Andrew |date=3 March 2022 |title=Formula 1 terminates contract with Russian Grand Prix |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/60601632 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528003455/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/60601632 |archive-date=28 May 2022 |access-date=3 March 2022 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC}}

The minimum driver weight allowance has been increased from {{convert|80|kg|lb|1}} to {{convert|82|kg|lb|4=1}}. As a result, the overall minimum weight limit of the car without fuel also increased from {{convert|798|kg|lb|0}} to {{convert|800|kg|lb|0}}. The change was made in the interest of the well-being of the drivers, especially those either taller or heavier.{{cite web |last=Collantine |first=Keith |date=23 July 2024 |title=New points system rejected, minimum weight rising to 800kg in 2025 |url=https://www.racefans.net/2024/07/23/new-points-system-rejected-minimum-weight-rising-to-800kg-in-2025/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803095249/https://www.racefans.net/2024/07/23/new-points-system-rejected-minimum-weight-rising-to-800kg-in-2025/ |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=2 August 2024 |website=RaceFans}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/documents/fia_2025_formula_1_technical_regulations_-_issue_03_-_2025-04-07.pdf |title=2025 Formula One Technical Regulations – Issue 3|publisher=Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile |date=7 April 2025|access-date=18 April 2025}}{{cite news |last1=Blet |first1=Léa |title=F1 minimum weight increased to protect drivers' health |url=https://www.motorsinside.com/en/f1/news/34218-f1-minimum-weight-increased-protect-drivers-health.html |access-date=27 December 2024 |work=Motorsinside.com |date=24 July 2024 |language=en}}

A driver cooling kit has been introduced for 2025. The system will only be mandated by the FIA in extreme heat conditions, with the minimum weight of the cars increased correspondingly when applicable. This is to avoid a repeat of overheating of the drivers witnessed at the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix.{{cite web|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/fia-approves-driver-cooling-kits-from-2025-in-f1/10672722/|title=FIA approves driver cooling kits from 2025 in F1|website=Motorsport|date=13 November 2024|access-date=13 November 2024|archive-date=19 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241119133943/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/fia-approves-driver-cooling-kits-from-2025-in-f1/10672722/|url-status=live}} When the FIA predicts a temperature of over {{convert|30.5|°C|°F|abbr=on}}, a "heat hazard" will be declared. This will require teams to equip the drivers with their cooling systems, and the minimum weight will be raised by {{convert|5|kg|lb|0}} to compensate for the equipment.{{cite web|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/fia-announces-2025-f1-rule-changes/10682033/|title=FIA announces 2025 F1 rule changes|website=Motosport.com|date=12 December 2024|access-date=13 December 2024}}

The slot gaps for the rear wing between the two modes of the DRS have been changed, with the minimum gap reduced. It has been shrunk from {{convert|10|-|15|mm|in}} to {{convert|9.4|-|13|mm|in}}; the upper boundary remains at {{convert|85|mm}} with DRS open. The FIA has also tightened up the rules on the DRS modes, stating that there must only be two positions, and that ending the application of DRS must return the wing exactly as defined to the initial mode.

New and more stringent deflection tests on the rear wing were carried out from the opening round, while other tests on the front wing will be introduced from the Spanish Grand Prix onwards.{{cite web|url=https://www.fia.com/news/formula-1-commission-meeting-18022025-media-statement|title=Formula 1 Commission Meeting 18.02.2025 – Media statement|publisher=Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile|date=18 February 2025|access-date=18 February 2025}} Following the opening round, the FIA further restricted the acceptable slot gap variation from {{Convert|2|mm|in}} to {{Convert|0.5|mm|in}} immediately, with an additional tolerance of {{Convert|0.25|mm|in}} for the Chinese Grand Prix only in recognition of the short notice.{{Cite web |last1=Noble |first1=Jon |last2=Suttill |first2=Josh |date=2025-03-17 |title=F1 to introduce tighter rear wing tests after Australia flexing evidence |url=https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/f1-to-introduce-tighter-rear-wing-tests-after-australia-flexing-evidence/ |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=The Race |language=en}}

There is no longer a limit on the number of gearboxes used by teams, as the reliability of current designs renders this restriction obsolete.

The point awarded to drivers finishing in the top ten positions for setting the fastest lap in the race, which was reintroduced in {{F1|2019}}, has been abolished.{{Cite web |url=https://www.fia.com/system/files/documents/fia_2025_formula_1_sporting_regulations_-_issue_5_-_2025-04-30.pdf |title=2025 Formula One Sporting Regulations – Issue 5|publisher=Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile |date=30 April 2025|access-date=30 April 2025}}{{cite web|title=F1 fastest-lap point to be dropped from 2025 season in change to regulations for next year|url=https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/13235344/f1-fastest-lap-point-to-be-dropped-from-2025-season-in-change-to-regulations-for-next-year|work=Sky Sports|date=17 October 2024|access-date=18 October 2024}}{{Cite web |date=2024-10-17 |title=F1 scraps fastest lap point from 2025 |url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1-to-drop-point-for-fastest-lap-after-2024-season/10663523/ |access-date=2024-10-19 |website=Autosport |language=en}}

The requirements for fielding a young driver during free practice has been increased from once per season per car to twice per season per car.{{cite web|url=https://www.fia.com/news/future-regulations-across-multiple-categories-confirmed-during-world-motor-sport-council|title=Future regulations across multiple categories confirmed during the World Motor Sport Council|website=FIA|date=17 October 2024|access-date=17 October 2024}}

The sporting regulations has tightened the restrictions on the testing of previous cars (TPC). This sees a twenty-day limit imposed on TPC, and drivers competing in the championship are allowed to cover a maximum of {{convert|1000|km}} over four days of testing. Testing will only be permitted at circuits that have featured on the calendar in the current or previous year. However, testing is not permitted on tracks which will host a race within sixty days of a test, nor “if the circuit is deemed, at the sole discretion of the FIA, to have undergone significant modification” since the last race.{{cite web|url=https://www.racefans.net/2024/10/18/f1-teams-face-first-cap-on-testing-of-past-cars-from-2025/|title=F1 teams face first cap on testing of past cars from 2025|website=RaceFans|date=18 October 2024|access-date=18 October 2024}}

The sporting regulations now include specifically prescribed provisions for how the starting grids for sprints and Grands Prix should be set in the event that qualifying for these sessions is cancelled. The starting grid will be set according to the drivers' championship standings. Previously it was left solely to the discretion of the stewards to determine the starting grid order if a qualifying session could not take place. If the Drivers' Championship standings cannot be applied to determine the starting grid order, it remains at the racing stewards discretion.{{Cite web |last=Cook |first=Sam |date=2024-11-02 |title=Brazilian Grand Prix: What happens if qualifying can't run? |url=https://www.gpfans.com/us/f1-news/1034059/brazilian-grand-prix-qualifying-delayed-what-happens-if-no-qualifying/ |access-date=2024-11-02 |website=GPFans |language=en-US}}

The protocol for closing up the grid when some cars do not make it to the start of a race was amended following the starting grid formation for cars withdrawn before the start of the 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix. The final grid will now be determined one hour before the start of the race. Cars that are withdrawn up to 75 minutes before the start will not be included in the final grid, and the following cars will all move up the relevant positions.

Drivers comments are due to be subject to more stringent regulation, and stricter punishment. The issue had first come to light when Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said in an interview that he wanted to see less bad language in Formula One.{{Cite web |last=Chiu |first=Nigel |date=23 January 2025 |title=F1 drivers could face possible ban, points deductions under new FIA misconduct rules for 2025 Formula 1 season |url=https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/13294649/f1-drivers-face-possible-ban-points-deductions-in-new-fia-misconduct-rules-ahead-of-2025-formula-1-season |access-date=2025-01-25 |website=Sky Sports}} This was closely followed by Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc both being investigated and punished for swearing in Formula One interviews.{{cite news |title=FIA explains why Verstappen and Leclerc received different F-word punishments |url=https://racingnews365.com/fia-explains-why-verstappen-and-leclerc-received-different-punishments-for-using-the-f-word |access-date=24 January 2025 |work=RacingNews365 |date=2 November 2024 |language=en |archive-date=6 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241206062911/https://racingnews365.com/fia-explains-why-verstappen-and-leclerc-received-different-punishments-for-using-the-f-word |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title=Leclerc fined by FIA for swearing in F1 press conference |url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/leclerc-fined-by-fia-for-swearing-in-f1-press-conference/10669423/ |access-date=24 January 2025 |work=Motorsport.com |date=2 November 2024 |language=en |archive-date=29 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241229072005/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/leclerc-fined-by-fia-for-swearing-in-f1-press-conference/10669423/ |url-status=live }} The penalties for "driver misconduct" covers "language, [...], gesture[s] and/or sign[s] that is offensive, insulting, coarse, rude or abusive and might reasonably be expected or be perceived to be coarse or rude or to cause offense, humiliation or to be inappropriate", as well as assault and "incitement to do any of the above". A first offence would incur a €40,000 fine, a second offence would see a €80,000 fine and a suspended suspension, with a third offence resulting in a €120,000 fine, a one-month suspension, and a point deduction. The same penalty scale is set to apply to any "moral injury or loss" to the "FIA, its bodies, its members or its executive officers" or its values. The making of "political, religious and personal statements or comments" which contravenes the FIA's neutrality will also be subject to the same penalties, with the added caveat that drivers will be required to make a full apology and retract their statement.

With the aim of promoting better racing, there was an increase in the number of mandatory pit stops for the Monaco Grand Prix. The Grand Prix saw the implementation of a minimum two-stop strategy, in both wet and dry conditions. The teams were also mandated to use at least three sets of tyres in the race, with a minimum of two different tyre compounds for a dry race.{{cite web|url=https://www.fia.com/news/first-world-motor-sport-council-2025-heralds-start-vision-2030-and-announces-strategic-overhaul|title=First World Motor Sport Council of 2025 heralds the start of Vision 2030 and announces strategic overhaul for iconic Monaco GP|publisher=Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile|date=26 February 2025|access-date=26 February 2025}}

Following concerns raised during the 2024 Canadian Grand Prix, where Sergio Pérez controversially returned to the pits to avoid a safety car deployment, helping teammate Max Verstappen win the race, the FIA has now introduced a new regulation to prevent severely damaged cars from attempting to return to the pits. Previously, drivers could navigate back to the garage even if their cars were damaged and posed a safety risk to others on track. The updated rule now allows the race director to instruct teams to retire a car if it has substantial structural damage or a critical failure that could endanger others or hinder competition. In such cases, the driver must pull over at the nearest safe location rather than continue towards the pit lane.{{cite web|url=https://racingnews365.com/fia-makes-f1-rule-change-after-red-bull-perez-controversy|title=FIA makes F1 rule change after Red Bull Perez controversy|publisher=RacingNews365|date=3 March 2025|access-date=5 March 2025}}

Drivers starting from the pit lane are now required to participate in the formation lap, a change from previous seasons where they could remain in the garage until the race start. Under the new regulation, once all cars on track have passed the pit exit, pit lane starters must leave in the established order unless a delay occurs. They must then re-enter the pit lane at the end of the formation lap before the race begins. This adjustment aims to streamline race starts and ensure a more consistent pre-race procedure.

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As part of the series' celebration of the sport's 75th anniversary, all ten teams took part in a collective season launch event called F1 75 Live at The O2 Arena in London on 18 February 2025. Each team unveiled their car liveries for the season while their drivers and team principals were interviewed in front of a live audience, with other live entertainment and previews of the Formula One film mixed in. The event was broadcast live on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom and ESPN in the United States, as well as Formula One's social media accounts.{{Cite web |last=Athletic |first=The |date=2025-02-18 |title=F1 75 live updates: 2025 Formula 1 season launch event latest as teams reveal new car liveries |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/f1-75-live-updates-2025-season-launch-new-cars/F8PpBUBwqgz7/ |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=The Athletic |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Watch all the action from the F1 75 Live launch event |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/watch-catch-all-the-action-from-the-groundbreaking-f1-75-live-launch-event.1AbyIc0y5jDaRudNv2Mc5s |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=Formula 1}} On YouTube, the event surpassed Formula One's previous live event viewership records, with 1.1 million concurrent viewers.{{Cite web |first=Olivia|last=Hicks|title=F1 reveals mammoth viewership figures on YouTube for 75 Live event at The O2 in London|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/f1-reveals-mammoth-viewership-figures-on-youtube-for-75-live-event-at-the-o2-in-london/ar-AA1zjJ7n |access-date=5 May 2025 |website=www.msn.com}}{{cite news |title=F1 confirm plans for first ever season launch event |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/f1-confirms-plans-for-first-ever-season-launch-event-at-londons-the-o2-in.dBp68tYvFIqI3yvg1I8xr |access-date=12 November 2024 |work=Formula 1 |date=12 November 2024 |language=en |archive-date=13 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113230949/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/f1-confirms-plans-for-first-ever-season-launch-event-at-londons-the-o2-in.dBp68tYvFIqI3yvg1I8xr |url-status=live }}

A single pre-season test was held at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on 26–28 February.{{cite web |date=16 September 2024 |title=F1 and FIA confirm Bahrain to host 2025 pre-season testing |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/f1-and-fia-confirm-bahrain-to-host-2025-pre-season-testing.586OT31AUTKcOOtRCGYvMV |access-date=16 September 2024 |website=Formula 1}} Carlos Sainz Jr., driving for Williams, set the fastest time in the three-day test.{{Cite web |title=IN NUMBERS: Who was the fastest and who recorded the most laps at Bahrain's 2025 pre-season test? |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/in-numbers-who-was-the-fastest-and-who-recorded-the-most-laps-at-bahrains-2025.56GAHdgiczXuJOn3PN99py |access-date=2 March 2025 }}

McLaren's Lando Norris took pole position for the Australian Grand Prix, which was held under changing, intermediate conditions. Norris led a majority of the race. He briefly lost the lead when he and teammate Oscar Piastri lost control in intermediate conditions. Because of this, Piastri was beached for a short time before he freed himself, dropping to thirteenth and later recovering to ninth. Max Verstappen, in the Red Bull, was trailing Norris as the race reached its closing stages. Norris kept Verstappen behind to win the Grand Prix, bringing McLaren its first win in Australia since 2012. In doing so, Norris also broke Verstappen's reign of consecutive days leading the Drivers' Championship, which the Red Bull driver had held since the 2022 Spanish Grand Prix. Andrea Kimi Antonelli recovered twelve places from his sixteenth-place start to finish in fourth. Six retirements were observed: Isack Hadjar in the Racing Bulls, Jack Doohan for Alpine, Carlos Sainz Jr. for Williams, Fernando Alonso for Aston Martin, Gabriel Bortoleto for Sauber, and Verstappen's teammate Liam Lawson.{{cite web |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/norris-beats-verstappen-to-victory-in-dramatic-australian-gp-opener-amid.5rKGxQHJoDl1P8stMSHlIN |title=Norris beats Verstappen to victory in dramatic Australian GP opener amid late-race chaos |date=16 March 2025 |website=Formula One}}

Lewis Hamilton took sprint pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix, which he converted into a sprint victory ahead of Piastri and Verstappen. Norris qualified in sixth for the sprint, and finished in eighth.{{cite web |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/hamilton-storms-to-sprint-victory-and-first-ferrari-win-in-china-ahead-of.2VzfSIOQeFC6y2Kskxkpz9 |title=Hamilton storms to Sprint victory and first Ferrari win in China ahead of Verstappen and Piastri |date=22 March 2025 |website=Formula One}} Oscar Piastri took pole for the main race, achieving his maiden career pole position.{{cite web |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/piastri-edges-out-russell-and-norris-for-breakthrough-maiden-f1-pole-during.xR2Ip80vTMdvSqqsqMIXT|title=Piastri edges out Russell and Norris for breakthrough maiden F1 pole during Chinese GP Qualifying |date=22 March 2025 |website=Formula One}} Piastri controlled the race from start to finish, leading a 1–2 with teammate Lando Norris – who was fighting an imminent brake failure – behind, followed by George Russell in third for Mercedes. This race marked McLaren's 50th 1–2 finish since joining the sport.{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/piastri-beats-norris-and-russell-to-victory-in-chinese-grand-prix-with.CpcwOmMwzcZGjM33Wkv8V|title=Piastri beats Norris and Russell to victory in Chinese Grand Prix with statement performance|website=Formula 1.com|date=23 March 2025|access-date=23 March 2025}} Following the race, Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly were disqualified due to their cars being underweight,{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-leclerc-and-gasly-disqualified-from-chinese-grand-prix-over-car.54Vi7LDb8IB3htmZ3OlJTb|title=Leclerc and Gasly disqualified from Chinese Grand Prix over car weight breaches|website=Formula 1.com|date=23 March 2025|access-date=23 March 2025}} while Lewis Hamilton was disqualified for excessive skid wear.{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/breaking-hamilton-disqualified-from-chinese-gp-after-skid-block-breach-as.6L1hYOxfmeSeNUnMpHQLaz|title=Hamilton disqualified from Chinese GP after skid block breach as Ferrari suffer double disqualification|website=Formula 1.com|date=23 March 2025|access-date=23 March 2025}}

Max Verstappen took his first pole position of the season at the Japanese Grand Prix, marking the first time he started on pole since the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix. He went on to finish the race with a commanding victory, ahead of the two McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes became both the youngest driver to lead a race and to set a fastest lap in Formula One history. The race featured no retirements.{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/verstappen-surges-to-fourth-consecutive-japanese-gp-victory-ahead-of-norris.1MOpqos1ljTyhFILJKiHZD|title=Verstappen surges to fourth consecutive Japanese GP victory ahead of Norris and Piastri|website=Formula 1.com|date=6 April 2025|access-date=6 April 2025}}

Oscar Piastri took his second pole position of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix and controlled the race to win ahead of George Russell, whose car was suffering from numerous electrical issues, and Piastri's teammate Lando Norris. Williams' Carlos Sainz Jr. was the sole retiree during the race, having suffered a collision with Yuki Tsunoda of Red Bull Racing,{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/piastri-storms-to-controlled-victory-in-bahrain-grand-prix-ahead-of-russell.47YQh0Ex2gkZcx58fRaRqJ|title=Piastri storms to controlled victory in Bahrain Grand Prix ahead of Russell and Norris|website=Formula 1.com|date=13 April 2025|access-date=13 April 2025}} with Nico Hülkenberg being disqualified after the race due to excessive skid wear.{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/hulkenberg-disqualified-from-bahrain-grand-prix-over-skid-block-breach.t1Ekg9siTRhjo5mRcak3v|title=Hulkenberg disqualified from Bahrain Grand Prix over skid block breach|website=Formula 1.com|date=13 April 2025|access-date=13 April 2025}}

Verstappen took his second pole position of the season at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, while Norris crashed out in Q3, leaving him tenth; he recovered to fourth during the race. His teammate Oscar Piastri, who started second, won the race ahead of Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, who took Ferrari's first Grand Prix podium of the season. The result meant that Piastri took the lead of the World Drivers' Championship for the first time in his career, also making him the first Australian to lead the championship since his manager Mark Webber at the 2010 Japanese Grand Prix. The race featured the retirements of Yuki Tsunoda and Pierre Gasly.{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/piastri-clinches-victory-in-saudi-arabia-from-verstappen-and-leclerc-as.1XBezBwUfLfjOayPSKNs41|title=Piastri clinches victory in Saudi Arabia from Verstappen and Leclerc as McLaren driver becomes new championship leader|website=Formula 1.com|date=20 April 2025|access-date=20 April 2025}}

Andrea Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the sprint at the Miami Grand Prix, but dropped to seventh following an unsafe release with Max Verstappen, who dropped to last – the first pointless finish for him in any race format since the 2016 Belgian Grand Prix – after a penalty was applied. After a late safety car period was called out for a heavy crash involving Fernando Alonso, Lando Norris was shuffled, and won the race, ahead of Oscar Piastri. Lewis Hamilton was in third after a well-timed strategy,{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/norris-wins-chaotic-miami-sprint-from-piastri-and-hamilton-after-late-safety.3BuF89LkPN0p4bsqA2YyDm|title=Norris wins chaotic Miami Sprint from Piastri and Hamilton after late Safety Car and multiple incidents|website=Formula 1.com|date=4 May 2025 |access-date=5 May 2025}} while Charles Leclerc crashed during a reconnaissance lap and did not take part in the sprint.{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/must-see-leclerc-collides-with-the-wall-ahead-of-miami-sprint-in-wet.ud36PECgRljCQJIMUUDZl|title=MUST-SEE: Leclerc collides with the wall ahead of Miami Sprint in wet conditions|website=Formula 1.com|date=4 May 2025 |access-date=5 May 2025}} For the main race, Verstappen took pole ahead of Norris and Antonelli, but Piastri won ahead of Norris and George Russell. Four retirements were observed, those being Jack Doohan, Oliver Bearman, Gabriel Bortoleto, and Liam Lawson.{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/piastri-wins-from-norris-and-russell-as-mclaren-seal-commanding-1-2-in-miami.6Vfaf5zEMOKmPHzHdkGdof|title=Piastri wins from Norris and Russell as McLaren seal commanding 1-2 in Miami Grand Prix|website=Formula 1.com|date=5 May 2025}}

Oscar Piastri took pole position for McLaren in what is expected to be the final running of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, but lost the lead to Max Verstappen in Red Bull Racing's 400th Grand Prix start,{{cite web|url=https://www.fia.com/news/f1-2025-emilia-romagna-grand-prix-preview|title=F1 – 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Preview|publisher=Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile|date=14 May 2025|access-date=17 May 2025}} by making a move into the Tamburello chicane. He kept the lead all the way to the chequered flag ahead of Piastri and Lando Norris. After disappointing in qualifying, Yuki Tsunoda made his way up to tenth, the two Ferraris made their way up the field to finish fourth for Lewis Hamilton and sixth for Charles Leclerc, and Andrea Kimi Antonelli recorded Mercedes' first retirement of the season with a mechanical failure.{{cite web|title=Verstappen storms to victory in thrilling Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix ahead of Norris and Piastri|website=Formula 1.com|date=18 May 2025|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/verstappen-storms-to-victory-in-thrilling-emilia-romagna-grand-prix-ahead-of.4YJG3CyQJdFzCI6tiBtqoU }} Additionally, Jack Doohan was substituted with Franco Colapinto at Alpine, with the latter set to rotate his seat at least until the Austrian Grand Prix.

The Monaco Grand Prix saw the introduction of a mandatory two stop strategy, in an effort to promote closer racing. Lando Norris of McLaren took pole position and converted it into victory ahead of Charles Leclerc of Ferrari and teammate Oscar Piastri. The race saw two retirements coming from Pierre Gasly of Alpine and Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin.{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/norris-takes-victory-over-leclerc-and-piastri-in-gripping-monaco-grand-prix.4B7frXOoDY8UvKMu25Daoa|title=Norris takes victory over Leclerc and Piastri in gripping Monaco Grand Prix|website=Formula 1.com|date=25 May 2025|access-date=25 May 2025}}

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Points are awarded to the top ten classified drivers, and the top eight of the sprint.{{Efn|In the event of a race or sprint ending prematurely, the number of points paying positions can be reduced, depending on how much of the race or sprint had been completed.{{cite web|last=Cooper|first=Sam|title=Wet races, half points and a new fan engagement activity – the FIA rule changes analysed|url=https://uk.news.yahoo.com/wet-races-half-points-fan-173900805.html|publisher=Yahoo! Sports|date=23 February 2023|access-date=25 March 2023|archive-date=25 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325092032/https://uk.news.yahoo.com/wet-races-half-points-fan-173900805.html|url-status=live}}}} In the case of a tie on points, a countback system is used where the driver with the most Grand Prix wins is ranked higher. If the number of wins is identical, then the number of second places is considered, and so on. Points are awarded using the following system:

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