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Formula 1 has announced that it will conduct a season launch event for the first time ever ahead of the 2025 campaign. The season launch event will take place at the O2 Arena in London, UK, featuring all 20 drivers, team bosses and fans.
Also, for the first time in F1 history, all 10 teams, 20 drivers, and respective team principals will come together with fans to welcome the start of a new Formula 1 season. The event will also play host to all 10 teams revealing their 2025 car liveries together, all while marking the sport's 75th anniversary year.
The season launch event will premiere between 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM GMT on February 18, 2025. Tickets for the event will go on sale from Friday, November 15, 2024. Broadcast details for fans unable to attend the event will be announced at a later stage.
Stefano Domenicali, President & CEO of Formula 1, stated, "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." He further added, "With 2025 set to be a classic season following all the drama so far for 2024, this is a fantastic opportunity for fans of all ages to experience up-close the incredible entertainment spectacle that is Formula 1."
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of FIA, stated, "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."