F1 2025 Calendar: All Races, Middle East Uncertainty, and the Latest Merchandise
The Formula 1 world is on edge again. While we're still savoring an unprecedented season, everyone is already cautiously peeking at the F1 2025 calendar. But that calendar is far from set in stone. The races in the Middle East, in particular, are causing headaches. I can hear you thinking: Max Verstappen not in action at all in April? It could very well happen.
The rumor mill is in full swing. Toto Wolff clearly had his mind elsewhere last week. The good news? He hinted that his team had left the country safely. Where? That remains speculation, but everyone is looking at Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Those two races are scheduled for early 2025, but the situation there is tense. F1 needs to make a decision quickly, otherwise a huge gap threatens the calendar.
Gasly Trusts the Decision Makers
Pierre Gasly, for one, is confident. The Frenchman trusts that the F1 leadership will make the right choice for Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. "There's a lot at stake," he said this week. And he's right. Not only for the teams and drivers, but also for us, the fans. Because imagine: Max Verstappen might have to watch from the sidelines in April. A nightmare for every Dutch F1 fan.
Still, the F1 2025 calendar is slowly but surely taking shape. The first designs are popping up, not only digitally, but also on wood. More and more enthusiasts are buying a nice wooden F1 calendar. Take, for example, the LBM F1 Kalender 2023 - Hout - 40 * 30 cm, which hung in many living rooms last year. This year we're also seeing cool variations like the Hip met Pit Creaties Houten Onderzetters Formule 1 6 Stuks 10x10cm – perfect for a race night with friends. And for the true planners: images of a F1 Kalender 2026 on wood are already circulating, though that seems like music of the future for now.
What Else Can We Expect?
Besides the uncertainty in the Middle East, there are plenty of fixed points. Zandvoort naturally remains on the calendar, and classics like Monza and Silverstone are also in the works. But the big question remains: will we go to Bahrain in April or not? Until then, we can only speculate and get our own Formula 1 tapas board ready for the first GP.
To keep it clear, here are the key issues for you:
- Middle East Uncertainty: Do Bahrain and Saudi Arabia need to be moved or scrapped? F1 must decide quickly.
- Max Verstappen: If the races don't go ahead, the world champion will be idle in April. A loss for the sport.
- New Merchandise: Wooden calendars, coasters, and F1-themed tapas boards are hotter than ever.
- Looking Ahead to 2026: The first F1 2026 Calendar products are already appearing, but for now we're focusing on 2025.
In short, we're in a waiting mode. The F1 calendar is always a source of discussion, but this year the tension really cranks up a notch. Hold on tight, because 2025 will be a rollercoaster either way. And whether Max races in April or not – we're ready for it, with a cold beer and a wooden coaster underneath.