Few sports capture the exhilaration of nations like Formula One. From blistering battles down the straight to canny moves in the corners, the biggest motorsport carnival in the world is back again for another thrilling 2025 season.
Although there have only been four previous Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing has proved to be a dominant force in Jeddah. Their drivers have claimed honours in each of the last three editions with Max Verstappen securing wins in both 2022 and 2024 and Sergio Perez topping the podium in 2023. Lewis Hamilton won for Mercedes in the inaugural race in 2021. A good spot on the grid has been a key factor in previous editions with all four winners of the race having started from pole position.
Being fastest in qualifying and grabbing the front spot on the grid has proved to be a vitally important factor during this current F1 season too. Each of the four race winners in 2025 has started from pole position so far. Oliver Piastri is the latest of those, as he produced the most dominant race performance of the season to date when cruising to victory in Bahrain by over 15 seconds, to back up his Chinese success from last month.
But how can you tune in to catch all the action from across the globe this year? Below, GOAL guides you through your viewing options for another thrilling year of F1 in 2025.
What is the next round of the 2025 Formula One season?
The Saudi Grand Prix is the next round of the 2025 Formula One season, taking place on Sunday, April 20. The teams will travel to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit for another terrific weekend of motorsports action.
The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is a temporary street circuit located on the Corniche, a 30km coastal resort area of the ancient Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah. Hosting its inaugural event in 2021, the world-class motorsport track was constructed in a record time of just seven months. The track measures 6.176 km and is the fastest street circuit on the current F1 calendar. It’s the third longest of all the current F1 tracks, behind Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium and Las Vegas Strip Circuit in the United States. The Corniche Circuit’s large number of high-speed corners make it a favorite of both drivers and fans.
How to watch the Formula One 2025 season
Viewers in the United States can watch the Formula One 2025 season through ESPN. That includes coverage of the main race, though additional coverage of practice sessions and qualifying periods are available through ESPNU and ESPN2.
Grand Prix Sunday will also be available to watch on ESPN's streaming service, ESPN+. Plans for ESPN+ start at $11.99/month, with the most expensive monthly subscription being the Disney Bundle Trio at $16.99/month. A discounted annual subscription is also available.
2025 Formula 1 season schedule
| Round | Race | Dates | Results |
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| Round 1 | Australia | 14-16 March |
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| Round 2 | China | 21-23 March |
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| Round 3 | Japan | 04-06 April |
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| Round 4 | Bahrain | 11-13 April |
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| Round 5 | Saudi Arabia | 18-20 April | |
| Round 6 | Miami | 02-04 May | |
| Round 7 | Emilia-Romagna | 16-18 May | |
| Round 8 | Monaco | 23-25 May | |
| Round 9 | Spain | 30 May - 1 June | |
| Round 10 | Canada | 13-15 June | |
| Round 11 | Austria | 27-29 June | |
| Round 12 | Great Britain | 04-06 July | |
| Round 13 | Belgium | 25-27 July | |
| Round 14 | Hungary | 1-3 August | |
| Round 15 | Netherlands | 29-31 August | |
| Round 16 | Italy | 5-7 September | |
| Round 17 | Azerbaijan | 19-21 September | |
| Round 18 | Singapore | 3-5 October | |
| Round 19 | United States | 17-19 October | |
| Round 20 | Mexico | 24-26 October | |
| Round 21 | Brazil | 7-9 November | |
| Round 22 | Las Vegas | 20-22 November | |
| Round 23 | Qatar | 28-30 November | |
| Round 24 | Abu Dhabi | 5-7 December |
What TV channels show F1 on US TV?
Essential channels: ESPN, ESPN+, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ABC
To watch every Sunday race throughout the F1 season requires ESPN and ESPN+. Races are also simulcast over ABC occasionally. However, most local channels won't have much to offer.
For full race weekend coverage, including practice sessions, qualifying and sprints, you'll also require ESPNU and ESPNEWS.