Ever wondered, "When is the next F1 race?" If you blinked during the last podium ceremony, don’t worry — the calendar moves fast and there’s almost always another weekend of rubber, roar, and wheel-to-wheel drama coming up. Here’s a quick, friendly guide to the next race on the 2025 Formula 1 calendar and how to follow it like a pro.
What’s coming up next on the F1 calendar
The next Formula 1 race is the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, scheduled for the weekend of October 17–20, 2025 with the main Grand Prix race on October 20, 2025. This round follows the Singapore Grand Prix, which ran as a night race earlier in October. The 2025 season features 24 rounds and finishes in Abu Dhabi in early December.
Why the United States Grand Prix matters
COTA is one of the few modern circuits with big elevation changes and a famous uphill run into Turn 1, which often produces dramatic braking battles and overtakes.
The U.S. round usually draws a massive, diverse crowd — from hardcore petrolheads to celebs and weekend tourists — making the atmosphere electric.
Points scored in Austin can be decisive late in the season, especially with the championship run-in starting to tighten around mid-October.
Did You Know?
The 2025 F1 season is the sport’s 75th anniversary season and includes a record 24 races across five continents.
How to watch and set your schedule
Check local broadcast times. Race start times shift by time zone, so mark the race on your calendar using your local time conversion.
Tune in for the whole weekend. Friday practice and Saturday qualifying are as important as Sunday’s race for understanding strategy and pecking order.
Follow sprint sessions if they’re scheduled; some events include sprint weekends that reshuffle the usual format and offer extra points.
Quick Tip: If you want a thrill-packed experience, watch qualifying and the race live. Qualifying shows raw pace; the race reveals tire strategy, pit-stop chess, and driver resolve.
A little history and context
Formula 1 began in 1950 and has slowly evolved into a global spectacle. Modern calendars now push past 20 races to meet global demand and commercial schedules.
Circuit of The Americas opened in 2012 and quickly became a favorite among drivers for its variety of corners and dramatic elevation profile.
Night races like Singapore are unique for their spectacle and heat-management challenges; following a night race with a classic daytime track like COTA always makes for a fascinating contrast in team performance.
Mini Q&A
Q: When is the next F1 race in the United States?
A: The United States Grand Prix at COTA is the next race, with the main event on October 20, 2025.
Q: Will the 2025 season have sprints?
A: Yes, the 2025 calendar includes several sprint events at selected rounds.
Q: How many races are in the 2025 F1 season?
A: The 2025 season has 24 Grands Prix spanning March to December.
How fans in different time zones plan
North America: Prime-time local viewing for many U.S. fans; weekend travel-friendly.
Europe: Late-afternoon or evening viewing; some sessions fall in the early morning depending on location.
Asia and Oceania: Often early-morning or late-night viewing; Singapore’s night race is a fan favorite because it’s spectator-friendly for Asian time zones.
Personal reflection
I remember my first full F1 weekend—sleep-deprived, buzzing, and hooked by the strategic complexity more than the top speed. Austin usually brings that same raw, festival-like energy, which is why I find myself planning watch parties and soaking in the atmosphere rather than just the standings. There’s a warmth to F1 fandom: it mixes technical obsession with real human moments on the podium.
Wrap up
If you’re asking "when is the next F1 race," mark your calendar for October 20, 2025 — the United States Grand Prix at COTA — and plan to tune in for qualifying and the race to get the full picture. Will you be watching live, streaming, or catching highlights later? Share your plans and favorite race memories below.