F1 Calendar 2025: All the races, Middle East uncertainty and the latest merch
The Formula 1 world is on the edge of its seat again. While we're still soaking in an incredible season, everyone's already starting to sneak a peek at the 2025 F1 calendar. But that calendar is far from set in stone. It's the races in the Middle East that are causing the real headaches. You might be thinking: Max Verstappen not racing at all in April? It could actually happen.
The rumour mill is working overtime. Toto Wolff seemed a bit distracted last week. The good news? He hinted that his team has safely left the country. Where? That's anyone's guess, but all eyes are on Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Those two races are scheduled for early 2025, but the situation there is tense. F1 needs to make a call quickly, otherwise there's a massive gap looming in the schedule.
Gasly trusts the decision-makers
Pierre Gasly, for one, isn't too worried. The Frenchman trusts F1 management to make the right call regarding Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. "There's a lot at stake," he said this week. And he's spot on. Not just for the teams and drivers, but for us, the fans. Because imagine this: Max Verstappen might have to watch from the couch in April. A nightmare for any Aussie F1 fan.
Still, the 2025 F1 calendar is slowly but surely taking shape. The first designs are popping up, not just digitally, but on wood too. More and more enthusiasts are grabbing a stylish wooden F1 calendar. Take the LBM F1 Calendar 2023 - Wood - 40 * 30 cm, which was hanging in plenty of lounges last year. This year we're also seeing cool variations like the Hip met Pit Creations Wooden Formula 1 Coasters 6 Pack 10x10cm – perfect for a race night with mates. And for the serious planners: images of a 2026 F1 Calendar on wood are even circulating, although that seems a bit like future gazing for now.
What else can we expect?
Aside from the uncertainty in the Middle East, there are plenty of fixtures that look safe. Zandvoort is of course staying on the calendar, and classics like Monza and Silverstone are also locked in. But the big question remains: will we be heading to Bahrain in April or not? Until then, we can only speculate and get our Formula 1 grazing boards ready for the first GP.
To keep it all straight, here are the key issues:
- Middle East uncertainty: Do Bahrain and Saudi Arabia need to be rescheduled or scrapped? F1 needs to decide fast.
- Max Verstappen: If the races don't go ahead, the world champion is sitting idle in April. A loss for the sport.
- New merch: Wooden calendars, coasters, and F1-themed grazing boards are hotter than ever.
- Looking ahead to 2026: The first 2026 F1 Calendar products are already appearing, but for now, our focus is on 2025.
In short, we're in a holding pattern. The F1 calendar is always a talking point, but the tension has definitely ramped up this year. Hold on tight, because 2025 is going to be a rollercoaster regardless. And whether Max is racing in April or not – we'll be ready, with a cold beer on a wooden coaster.