F1 reveal historic 2025 car launch schedule

F1 has unveiled a unique and historic car launch schedule for the 2025 season.

In the past, all 10 F1 teams have selected a launch date for their new machinery and either conducted a live reveal at its factory or a select venue or lifted the covers off via an online screening.

For the new campaign next year, F1 will stage a spectacular show at The O2 Arena on February 18 where all 10 teams and 20 drivers will be on hand to take the wraps off the cars. The event will take place between 8pm and 10pm.

The event will also feature live music performances and other entertainment.

An F1 statement read: "For the first time in Formula 1 history, all 10 teams - Alpine, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Haas, Kick Sauber, McLaren, Mercedes, Racing Bulls, Red Bull, and Williams - their drivers and team principals will come together with fans for a special night to launch the new season, reveal their 2025 liveries, and mark the start of the sport’s 75th anniversary year.

"The incredible evening will see fans immersed in the drama and spectacle that is Formula 1, as they join the teams to unveil their 2025 liveries and the upcoming season’s driver line-ups."

Fans will be able to purchase tickets from this Friday, November 15, at 10am. Pricing is tiered based on location within The O2, from £58 to £113, and can be purchased at www.theo2.co.uk/F175live.

Fans who cannot attend in person will still be able to watch the event live via broadcast means.

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Looking ahead to the event, F1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali said: “For the first time, we will bring together our fans, all 20 superstars of our sport and some very special guests to officially kick off our new season and mark our 75th year of racing.

"With 2025 set to be a classic season following all the drama so far in 2024, this is a fantastic opportunity for fans of all ages to experience up-close the incredible entertainment spectacle that is Formula 1.”

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem added: “The FIA is delighted to join our colleagues at FOM and all the teams in the staging of the inaugural Formula 1 season launch event.

"The occasion will also serve as a fitting prelude to a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the sport throughout the 2025 season.”