Here’s a list of every time that the Safety Car or Virtual Safety Car has made an appearance during the 2025 Formula 1 season.
2025 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX, LAP 1
The first Safety Car period of the year occurred on Lap 1 of the season-opening 2025 Australian Grand Prix. Taking place in wet conditions, Jack Doohan crashed out on the opening lap. He was joined on the sidelines by Carlos Sainz, who crashed out later around the lap at the final corner. The Safety Car period ended at the start of Lap 8.
2025 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX, LAP 34
The second Safety Car period of the afternoon came as a result of Fernando Alonso crashing out on Lap 34. The Safety Car prompted a flurry of pit stops as drivers switched from intermediate to slick tyres. The race resumed at the start of Lap 42.
2025 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX, LAP 47
The rain returned in the closing stages of the Australian Grand Prix and led to crashes for both Liam Lawson and Gabriel Bortoleto, which brought out the Safety Car for the third time. The Safety Car period began on Lap 47 and ended at the start of Lap 52.
2025 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX, LAP 32
The Safety Car made an appearance at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix due to a collision between Yuki Tsunoda and Carlos Sainz which left debris scattered on the circuit. The Safety Car was out for four laps in total while the debris was cleared away, with racing resuming at the start of Lap 36.
2025 SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX, LAP 1
The Safety Car was called out on the opening lap of the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to a collision between Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda. Gasly’s Alpine was left stranded after hitting the barriers, while Tsunoda was able to make it back to the pit lane before his Red Bull was pushed into the garage with damage.
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