The FIA has announced the official start times for the 2025 Formula 1 season, bringing a few changes that will affect fans worldwide.

One of the biggest updates is the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which will now start at 8:00 PM local time on Saturday night. For European fans, this means an early start at 5:00 AM CET on Sunday morning. The change comes after challenges in the race’s debut year, aiming to improve the experience for both teams and viewers while still making it accessible for global audiences.

Most European races will keep their usual afternoon slots, meaning fans can watch events like Monaco, Italy, and Spain at 3:00 PM CEST. This timing makes it easy for viewers across Europe to tune in. Meanwhile, races in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil will take place in the evening for European audiences, starting between 6:00 and 10:00 PM CEST.

However, there are still some early morning races for European fans. The Australian, Japanese, and Chinese Grands Prix will start between 5:00 and 8:00 AM CET/CEST, making them the toughest to watch live. These times haven’t changed from previous years, as Formula 1 tries to balance different time zones while keeping races convenient for most viewers.

*CET (UTC+1) applies during the winter months, while CEST (UTC+2) is observed from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October due to daylight saving time. This means that from the Australian Grand Prix in March to the Mexican Grand Prix in October, race times will be one hour later than standard CET.