History is about to be made as we zoom into the 2025 season! For the first time ever, all 10 teams will unveil their brand-new liveries on the same night, and where better to do it than the O2 Arena in London? Yep, you read that right—every team, every driver, and a packed arena will gather to reveal the colourful new looks for the 2025 season.
But wait—there’s more! While the O2 launch event will be a grand spectacle, some teams are also throwing their own standalone car launches, offering fans a closer look at their actual 2025 challengers. But before we dive into that, let’s break down the difference between a ‘livery launch’ and a ‘car launch’, because, trust us, there’s a lot more going on than just a new coat of paint.
Livery launch vs. car launch: What’s the difference?
At a car launch, teams reveal their new machines in full glory for the season ahead (well, mostly). This means you’ll get a proper look at the car that’ll be tearing up the track. Of course, teams can get a little sneaky and might show off a slightly modified version or a show car to keep their rivals guessing. On the other hand, a livery launch is all about the new paint job. Teams unveil the updated colour schemes, which are often displayed on a show car or an older model from the previous year. No major car secrets are revealed, but it’s all about that fresh, new look for the season.
The big O2 Launch: February 18
February 18 will be the date F1 history is made. All 10 teams and their 20 drivers will gather in London at The O2 Arena for the first time ever to unveil their liveries for the 2025 season. It’s a two-hour spectacle packed with interviews, entertainment, and all the behind-the-scenes action you can handle. If you have been keeping track of drivers' interviews, you know how excited they are about this event (not!).
The standalone car launches
While The O2 event will be a fantastic preview, a few teams are already confirming their own launch events, where we might finally get to see the real-deal 2025 cars (no-show cars, we hope). Here’s a rundown of some of the key dates to keep an eye on.
Key 2025 F1 Launch Dates
Williams
February 14, 2025
Location: Silverstone
Haas
February 16, 2025
Location: Silverstone (Filming day)
Ferrari
February 19, 2025
Location: Fiorano
Mercedes
February 24, 2025
Location: Bahrain
Buckle up, folks—2025 is shaping up to be one heck of a ride!