The 2025 Formula 1 calendar is packed with electrifying race weekends beginning in mid-March. Kicking things off is the Australian Grand Prix, followed by rounds in China and Japan. From there, the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian circuits take center stage before the high-octane action hits Miami. The season rolls through classic European venues like Imola, Monaco, and Spain, before North America takes the baton with Canada closing out the first major stretch.
As the summer kicks in, the grid moves across Austria, Britain, and Belgium, then heats up in Hungary and the Netherlands. By September, the Italian and Azerbaijan Grands Prix stir the pot with their speed and unpredictability. October intensifies with stops in Singapore, the U.S., and Mexico, while Brazil, Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi wrap up what’s expected to be a seismic end-of-season run.
The constructors’ battle is currently tilted heavily in McLaren’s favor. With 460 points, they’ve more than doubled Scuderia Ferrari’s tally and are miles ahead of Mercedes. On the drivers’ front, Oscar Piastri leads with 234 points, barely edging out teammate Lando Norris, while Max Verstappen clings to third, facing a serious threat of being dethroned from his usual dominance.
However, Red Bull Racing is in disarray. After the controversial sacking of team boss Christian Horner, a steady stream of high-ranking staff have jumped ship. From chief designer Adrian Newey to strategist Will Courtenay and sporting director Jonathan Wheatley, the exodus has left gaping voids in the team’s core. Morale took a hit when Horner gave his tearful farewell at the factory, and insiders warn that a deeper ‘personnel haemorrhage’ could unravel the team completely—especially if Horner signs with a rival.
Rumors swirl about Horner’s next move, with Ferrari reportedly uninterested despite his track record. Zak Brown of McLaren threw some shade, suggesting Red Bull had lost control. Meanwhile, Red Bull’s leadership, including Helmut Marko, is bracing for backlash—and possibly revenge. The team’s future now hinges on whether Verstappen stays loyal or jumps ship. The dominoes are wobbling… and the crash could come fast.
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