F1 75 Live: 5 Key Highlights to Anticipate at the Season Launch
The highly anticipated F1 75 Live event is set to take place at London’s The O2 on February 18, marking the official launch of the 2025 Formula 1 season. This unprecedented gathering will feature all 10 teams, along with their drivers and team principals, who will unveil their new liveries for the upcoming campaign. The event promises to be a spectacular showcase of innovation and excitement as the teams kick off the season in style.
The evening will be filled with entertainment, and here are five key highlights to look forward to:
New Car Liveries
F1 75 Live will commence at 2000 GMT, providing each team with the opportunity to reveal their livery for the 2025 season during the two-hour event. The unveiling of new car designs is always a thrilling moment for fans, as it sets the tone for the racing season ahead. Notably, Kick Sauber made headlines in 2024 with their striking green and black color scheme, while Alpine has been known to experiment with various shades of pink.
For those interested in watching the event, details are available on how to tune in.
Toto Wolff, the team principal of Mercedes, has indicated that the team will continue to feature a black color scheme on their car. Speculation remains about whether any teams will introduce surprising new designs for the 2025 season.
Hamilton Makes First Official Public Appearance for Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton is entering a new chapter with Ferrari, having recently embarked on an “immersion programme” to familiarize himself with the team’s operations. This event will mark Hamilton’s first official public appearance in Ferrari colors, as he joins teammate Charles Leclerc to unveil their car’s livery for the upcoming season. This moment signifies a significant milestone in Hamilton’s career after a long tenure with Mercedes.
Fans can expect to hear insights from Hamilton as he prepares for his debut race with Ferrari, adding to the excitement surrounding the event.
Arrival of the Rookies
F1 75 Live will also showcase several new faces, as multiple rookies are set to make their debuts in the 2025 season. Kimi Antonelli will step in to replace Hamilton at Mercedes, while his former F2 teammate, Ollie Bearman, joins Haas full-time after impressing in 2024.
Reigning Formula 2 champion Gabriel Bortoleto will race for Kick Sauber, and runner-up Isack Hadjar will join Racing Bulls, following Liam Lawson’s promotion to Red Bull as Max Verstappen’s new teammate.
Jack Doohan, a long-time reserve driver at Alpine, is also expected to make his debut at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, where he will face the pressure of performing in front of his home crowd.
Eye-Catching New Driver Line-Ups
The 2025 season will feature several new driver line-ups across the grid, with only two of the ten teams retaining their previous pairings. This shift creates intriguing new partnerships to watch at F1 75 Live.
Red Bull aims to rebound from losing the Constructors’ Championship in 2024, with Liam Lawson joining World Champion Max Verstappen. This partnership marks a significant change for Verstappen, who has not had a new teammate in several years.
Other notable changes include Nico Hulkenberg moving to Kick Sauber and Esteban Ocon taking Hulkenberg’s place at Haas. Additionally, Carlos Sainz will partner with Alex Albon at Williams, a combination praised by Team Principal James Vowles as potentially “the best on the grid.”
An Evening of Entertainment
In addition to the livery and driver line-up reveals, F1 75 Live will feature a variety of entertainment. The event will be hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall and will include performances from US country artist Kane Brown, multi-platinum recording artist MGK, composer Brian Tyler, and the iconic British band Take That.
The event’s production is being led by Brian Burke of BrianBurkeCreative, in collaboration with Stufish Entertainment Architects and DX7 Design. This team has previously created memorable opening and closing ceremonies for major events, ensuring a night to remember.
Fans unable to attend in person will have the opportunity to watch the event live, as Formula 1 broadcasters worldwide will cover the launch. F1 75 Live will also be streamed for free on F1’s social media channels, including YouTube.
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Published on 2025-02-14 12:00:00 • By FAME Delivered News Desk