Formula 1 do motorsport proud with F1 75 launch at O2 Arena

The sold-out event was attended by more than 15,000 fans, with millions more tuning in worldwide. F1 75 LIVE turned out to be global celebration of Formula 1.

The event showcased the 2025 F1 car liveries from Alpine, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Haas, Kick Sauber, McLaren, Mercedes, Racing Bulls, Red Bull, and Williams. Fans were treated to exclusive interviews with drivers and team principals, who took to the stage to share their expectations for the upcoming season.

Formula 1 confirmed that nearly 7.5 million fans watched the live broadcast across its social media channels, peaking at 1.2 million concurrent viewers. In addition, 42 international broadcasters featured the event across 37 territories. The event’s hashtag, #F175, trended worldwide, with over 20,000 posts in the UK alone.

The night featured an ambitious production, including the largest LED screen ever used at The O2 and a dramatic sequence in which each team’s cars were suspended up to eight metres in the air before being revealed beneath a flying LED screen. The production was designed by Brian Burke and his team, known for their work on the Las Vegas Grand Prix opening and closing ceremonies.

The evening was hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall, while multi-platinum artist Machine Gun Kelly and country star Kane Brown performed. British pop legends Take That closed the night with performances of their hits Greatest Day and Rule The World.

A host of celebrities were also in attendance, including actor Idris Elba, chef Gordon Ramsay, and producer Jerry Bruckheimer, among others from the worlds of sport, fashion, and entertainment.

Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali hailed the event as a landmark moment for the sport: “Tonight was an amazing event and a huge success. As a sport, we did something together that has never been done in the history of F1 before. We are always celebrating and respecting our incredible history while looking to the future to engage new fans around the globe.

“We had a packed O2 arena, passionate fans sharing their love and excitement for the sport here in person and watching around the world. We saw all the drivers and team principals on stage alongside great music and entertainment. We are now excited for the season ahead and what is set to be a great battle on track for the ultimate prize in motorsport," added the F1 Chief.

With the new season officially launched, attention now turns to the first Grand Prix of 2025 in Australia on 14-16 March, where the battle for the championship will begin.