Formula 1 has announced a groundbreaking event to launch the 2025 season at London's iconic The O2, where the entire F1 grid will come together to kick off the new campaign. This historic occasion will feature all 10 teams – Alpine, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Haas, Kick Sauber, McLaren, Mercedes, Racing Bulls, Red Bull, and Williams – along with their 20 drivers and team principals. The event will also celebrate the sport's 75th anniversary and showcase the new 2025 liveries ahead of the season's start.
About the event
Set to take place from 2000 to 2200 GMT on February 18, 2025, at The O2, this unprecedented world premiere event will be produced by Brian Burke of Brian Burke Creative, working alongside Stufish Entertainment Architects, DX7 Design, and production company 1826. This creative team is behind the successful opening and closing ceremonies of the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The interactive event will feature interviews with key figures from the sport, including drivers and team principals, alongside live entertainment and appearances from special guest presenters. The event will offer three tiers of ticket pricing, ranging from £58 to £113 (including booking fees), with tickets going on sale at 1000 GMT on Friday, November 15, through theo2.co.uk/F175live. An additional transaction fee of £2.50 per order will apply. For those unable to attend in person, the event will be broadcast live, with further details to be provided soon.
Stefano Domenicali, President & CEO of Formula 1, 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 for 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.”
Brian Burke, Executive Producer and Creative Director of BrianBurkeCreative, stated: “It’s an incredible honour to continue to partner with Formula 1 creating new entertainment experiences, especially this brand-new launch event of the 2025 season celebrating the 75th anniversary of the sport. Through our collaboration with all 10 teams, fans can be assured we’ll be delivering a truly exciting live experience combining the unveiling of the new liveries, interviews with the biggest names in F1, and cutting-edge entertainment. It will be a never-before-seen event not to be missed!”
