Every date you need to know about in April

March was an action-packed month for us at Atlassian Williams Racing, but April is here, and the excitement only continues! With three race weekends and a special birthday celebration, there’s plenty to look forward to. Let’s dive into the key dates that every Williams fan should mark in their calendar this month.

Formula 1 heads to Suzuka for the legendary Japanese Grand Prix, a favourite among drivers and fans alike. The figure-eight circuit provides plenty of high-speed action, and unpredictable weather often plays a role in the outcome.

We’ll be looking to continue our positive start to 2025 in Japan, aiming to score our first Suzuka points since Nicholas Latifi’s P9 in 2022.

From the twists and turns of Suzuka, the F1 circus moves to the Bahrain International Circuit. This night race is known for its wheel-to-wheel battles, but this year it will allow teams to make an interesting comparison to their pre-season test running.

Formula 2 and Formula 3 will be supporting our running in Sakhir, so we’ll see extra Williams representation in the form of Luke Browning, Victor Martins, and Alessandro Giusti.

The triple-header wraps up with Jeddah’s high-speed street circuit. The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is one of the fastest street races on the calendar, featuring narrow walls and little margin for error. This track has delivered edge-of-the-seat moments in the past, and 2025’s edition promises to be no different.

Formula 2 continues on the billing in Jeddah, but we’ll also be joined by F1 Academy where Lia Block will return for the second round of 2025.

Beyond the race track, April 27 marks Oleksandr Bondarev’s 16th birthday. The young Ukrainian racer continues his rise up the motorsport ladder in Italian F4 this season, alongside his duties as a member of the Williams Racing Driver Academy. Happy Birthday, Oleksandr!