The O2 Arena in London is set to stage an unprecedented F1 season launch event for the 2025 championship on February 18 next year.
All 10 teams, their drivers and team principals will come together with fans to mark the start of the championship’s 75th anniversary year, with the event featuring the unveiling of the team’s 2025 liveries and the upcoming season’s driver line-ups.
Interviews with key figures from the sport, including drivers, as well as entertainment and special guest presenters, will also take place.
The event will be delivered by Brian Burke of BrianBurkeCreative, Stufish Entertainment Architects, DX7 Design, and production company 1826.
Burke and his team delivered opening and closing ceremonies for the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix last year and is an Emmy-nominated creative producer.
“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,” said Burke.
“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.”
Tickets are set to go on sale this Friday, with prices ranging from £58 ($74/€70) to £113.
F1 president and chief executive Stefano Domenicali said: “With 2025 set to be a classic season following all the drama so far in 2024, this is a fantastic opportunity for fans of all ages to experience up-close the incredible entertainment spectacle that is Formula 1.”
The first race of the 2025 F1 season is due to take place at Melbourne’s Albert Park Circuit on March 16 for the Australian Grand Prix.
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.”
