The final stage of the first triple-header of the 2025 Formula 1 season is here. Straight off the back of the Bahrain Grand Prix, the teams now head to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Oscar Piastri secured the win at the Bahrain International Circuit and was joined on the podium by Mercedes driver George Russell and his McLaren team-mate Lando Norris in second and third, respectively.
Although the Australian driver took home the maximum amount of points, Norris continues to lead the drivers’ standings with 77 points. However, Piastri is closing in behind him with 74 points.
Here is everything you need to know to watch all of the on-track action in Saudi Arabia.
When is the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?
Friday, 18 April
Practice 1
Local time: 16:30 – 17:30
GMT: 14:30 – 15:30
PST: 06:30 – 07:30
ET: 09:30 – 10:30
CET: 15:30 – 16:30
JST: 22:30 – 23:30
CST: 21:30 – 22:30
Practice 2
Local time: 20:00 – 21:00
GMT: 18:00 – 19:00
PST: 10:00 – 11:00
ET: 13:00 – 14:00
CET: 19:00 – 20:00
JST: 02:00 – 03:00 (Saturday, 19 April)
CST: 01:00 – 02:00 (Saturday, 19 April)
Saturday, 19 April
Practice 3
Local time: 16:30 – 17:30
GMT: 14:30 – 15:30
PST: 06:30 – 07:30
ET: 09:30 – 10:30
CET: 15:30 – 16:30
JST: 22:30 – 23:30
CST: 21:30 – 22:30
Carlos Sainz, Ferrari SF-23
Photo by: Ferrari
Qualifying
Local time: 20:00 – 21:00
GMT: 18:00 – 19:00
PST: 10:00 – 11:00
ET: 13:00 – 14:00
CET: 19:00 – 20:00
JST: 02:00 – 03:00 (Sunday, 20 April)
CST: 01:00 – 02:00 (Sunday, 20 April)
Sunday, 20 April
Grand Prix
Local time: 20:00
GMT: 18:00
PST: 10:00
ET: 13:00
CET: 19:00
JST: 02:00 (Monday, 21 April)
CST: 01:00 (Monday, 21 April)
How to watch the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Fans watching the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from the UK can watch via Sky Sports F1 or streaming services such as NowTV. United States viewers can watch through ESPN as well as fuboTV and F1 TV.
For a full list of F1 broadcasts for each country, visit here.
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: previous winners
Saudi Arabia is one of the newer circuits on the F1 calendar. In its four years in the sport, Max Verstappen has been the most successful driver at the circuit with two race wins.
2021: Lewis Hamilton
2022: Max Verstappen
2023: Sergio Perez
2024: Max Verstappen
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Facts to know
When was the first Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?
The first Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was held in 2021. The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is a street circuit located in the coastal ancient city of Jeddah. Similarly to Bahrain, the race takes place in the evening under the floodlights. Lewis Hamilton won the inaugural race.
Who holds the lap record?
Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton holds the lap record at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit with a time of 1:30.734, which he set in 2021.
Who won the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen secured the win of the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. He was joined on the podium by his team-mate at the time Sergio Perez and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc in second and third, respectively.
What are the drivers’ standings ahead of the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?
1. Lando Norris, McLaren – 77 points
2. Oscar Piastri, McLaren – 74 points
3. Max Verstappen, Red Bull – 69 points
4. George Russell, Mercedes – 63 points
5. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari – 32 points
6. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes – 30 points
7. Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari – 25 points
8. Alex Albon, Williams – 18 points
9. Esteban Ocon, Haas – 14 points
10. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin – 10 points.
11. Pierre Gasly, Alpine – 6 points
12. Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber – 6 points
13. Oliver Bearman, Haas – 6 points
14. Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull – 5 points
15. Isack Hadjar – Racing Bulls – 4 points
16. Carlos Sainz, Williams – 1 point
17. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin – 0 points
18. Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls – 0 points
19. Jack Doohan, Alpine – 0 points
20. Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber – 0 points
What are the constructors’ standings ahead of the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?
1. McLaren – 151 points
2. Mercedes – 93 points
3. Red Bull – 71 points
4. Ferrari – 57 points
5. Haas – 20 points
6. Williams – 19 points
7. Aston Martin – 10 points
8. Racing Bulls – 7 points
9. Alpine – 6 points
10. Sauber – 6 points
