Saudi Arabian Grand Prix ⋅ 2025 Schedule
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Saudi Arabian GP Schedule 2025: Formula 1
Track Schedule
F1 track action starts on Thursday at in Jeddah with two, 1-hour free practice sessions (FP1 & FP2) for teams to find the perfect setup.
Free practice 3 (FP3) takes place on Friday afternoon, building up to qualifying; a 3-part session where lap times decide starting positions for the Grand Prix on Saturday evening.
| Friday | First Practice | 16:30 - 17:30 |
| Second Practice | 20:00 - 21:00 | |
| Saturday | Third Practice | 16:30 - 17:30 |
| Qualifying | 20:00 - 21:00 | |
| Sunday | Grand Prix (50 laps or 120 minutes)* | 20:00 - 22:00 |
*An F1 race has a maximum time of 2 hours, but can run for up to 3 hours if there are red flags. Jump to full timetable.
Pitstop Practice
Spectators with a view of the pits try not to blink. This is where pit crews hone their skills for the 2-second tyre change.
Pitstop Practice at the Saudi GP is from 15:50 – 16:20 on Saturday.
Track Parade
This is when the grandstands really start to fill up. 2 hours before lights out, drivers warm-up for the race by waving at fans and answering questions. Last chance photo op before the helmets go on.
The driver’s parade at the Saudi GP is from 18:00 – 18:30 on Sunday.
Saudi Arabian GP Schedule 2025: Support Races
Formula 2
A good chance to see the star drivers of the future. F2, the feeder series to F1 has seen many well-known names pass through its ranks. The single-seater cars have an identical chassis, engine and tyres which means it’s all about driver skill and the racing is close.
On Thursday the F2 action starts with a 45-minute practice session in the afternoon and a 30-minute qualifying in the evening. The Sprint Race is on Friday and the Feature Race is on Saturday.
F1 Academy
F1 Academy is an all female racing series that aims to popularise motorsports for women and girls and to provide a launchpad for higher tiers of motorsport, including ultimately, F1. The emphasis is on driver skill and so all cars use an identical chassis and engine.
Actions gets underway on Thursday with practice and qualifying. A 30 minute race takes place on Friday and Saturday afternoon.
Porsche Sprint Challenge Middle East
Porsche Supercup supports most of the European F1 races. The Porsche Sprint Challenge Middle East is a similar series. It’s a one make GT championship showcasing motor racing talent from the Arab region.
Track sessions on the timetable are two practice sessions on Thursday and a 30-minute qualifying session on Friday. There are two races; one on Friday and one on Saturday.
Saudi Arabian GP Gate Opening Times
| Thursday | 13:00 |
| Friday | 13:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00 |
Full Timetable for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Weekend
| Friday 18 April | Local time | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
All start times in this timetable and other schedules on this page are in the local timezone at the track. Times are subject to change.
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