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 got one eye on the 2025 F1 calendar. But that calendar is far from set in stone. The races in the Middle East, in particular, are causing major headaches. You might be thinking: Max Verstappen potentially sidelined in April? It could actually happen.
The rumour mill is in overdrive. Toto Wolff's head didn't seem to be fully in the game last week. The good news? He hinted that his team has safely left the region. 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 risk of a massive gap in the schedule.
Gasly trusts the decision-makers
Pierre Gasly, for one, isn't too worried. The Frenchman is confident the F1 bosses will make the right call regarding Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. "There's a lot at stake," he said this week. And he's right. Not just for the teams and drivers, but for us, the fans. Imagine it: Max Verstappen might have to watch from the couch in April. A nightmare for any Dutch F1 fan.
Still, the 2025 F1 calendar is slowly but surely taking shape. The first designs are starting to pop up, not just digitally, but in wood too. More and more fans are picking up a classy wooden F1 calendar. Take, for example, the LBM F1 Calendar 2023 - Wood - 40 * 30 cm, which hung in many living rooms last year. This year, we're also seeing cool variants like the Hip met Pit Creaties Wooden Formula 1 Coasters Set of 6 10x10cm – perfect for a race night in with mates. And for the serious planners: images of a 2026 F1 Calendar on wood are even circulating already, though that feels a bit like getting ahead of ourselves for now.
What else can we expect?
Besides the uncertainty in the Middle East, there are plenty of nailed-on certainties. Zandvoort is obviously staying on the calendar, and classics like Monza and Silverstone are also in the pipeline. But the big question remains: will we be going to Bahrain in April or not? Until then, all we can do is speculate and get our Formula 1 grazing boards ready for the first GP.
To keep things clear, here are the main talking points:
- Middle East uncertainty: Should Bahrain and Saudi Arabia be rescheduled or scrapped? F1 needs to make a swift decision.
- Max Verstappen: If the races don't go ahead, the world champion will be idle in April. A big loss for the sport.
- New merchandise: Wooden calendars, coasters, and F1-themed chopping boards are more popular than ever.
- Looking ahead to 2026: The first 2026 F1 Calendar products are starting to appear, but for now, our focus is on 2025.
In short, we're in a waiting game. The F1 calendar is always a hot topic for debate, but the tension has definitely been cranked up a notch this year. Hold on tight, because 2025 is going to be a rollercoaster either way. And whether Max is racing in April or not – we'll be ready for it, with a cold beer in hand and a wooden coaster underneath.