The F1 75 Live event, held on Tuesday 18th February, 2025, at London’s O2 Arena marked a historic moment as Formula One celebrated its 75th anniversary with its first-ever collective season launch. Hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall, the two-hour spectacle brought together all ten teams, their 20 drivers, and Team Principals to unveil their 2025 liveries in front of over 15,000 fans, with millions more tuning in via live streams and broadcasts.
The event commenced with red carpet arrivals, featuring drivers, team principals, and celebrities such as Idris Elba, Gordon Ramsay, and filmmaker Jerry Bruckheimer, who is directing an upcoming Formula One movie starring Brad Pitt.
Each team was allotted time to showcase their 2025 liveries, presented in reverse order of the 2024 Constructors’ Championship standings. Sauber initiated the reveals with a neon green and carbon grey design, followed by Williams, which introduced a dark-to-royal blue gradient livery.
Racing Bulls (formerly known as RB) surprised attendees with a predominantly white scheme, while Haas opted for a livery featuring more white contrasted with black and red accents. Alpine introduced a renewed pink and blue livery, reminiscent of the 1992 Brabham BT60B. Aston Martin paid homage to its heritage with a British Racing Green livery, complemented by black sidepods and fluorescent yellow highlights.
Mercedes maintained its classic combination of silver, black, and Petronas teal, with slight modifications. Red Bull retained its signature matte dark blue livery with yellow accents. Ferrari showcased its iconic red design, now featuring more prominent white elements on the engine cover. The unveiling concluded with McLaren, which presented a livery consistent with its previous season’s papaya and black theme.
The evening was interspersed with musical performances by artists such as Take That, Kane Brown, and MGK (formerly known as Machine Gun Kelly). Notably, Lewis Hamilton received the loudest applause when he appeared in his new Ferrari race suit, signalling his much-anticipated move to the Scuderia. The event also featured light-hearted moments, including Gordon Ramsay humorously defending the use of swearing by drivers, acknowledging the high-pressure environment they operate in.
While the event was largely celebratory, there were moments of mixed reactions. Christian Horner, team principal of Red Bull, faced boos and heckles during their segment, and the FIA received audible jeers from the crowd, reflecting ongoing tensions and controversies within the sport.
Overall, F1 75 Live successfully blended entertainment with tradition, setting a dynamic tone for the 2025 season and highlighting Formula One’s efforts to engage a broader, younger audience.
Written by Millie.
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