The F1 75 Live event was a spectacle, bringing fans an exciting first look at all the 2025 Formula 1 cars in one go. Hosted at London’s O2 Arena, the event mixed entertainment, celebrity appearances, and, of course, a showcase of the latest F1 machinery.
Ferrari SF-25: The Hamilton Effect
- Livery & Design: Ferrari stuck to their signature red but introduced a sleek black trim, giving the SF-25 an aggressive, modern feel.
- Driver Line-up: The biggest buzz? Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari red for the first time. The seven-time world champ joins Charles Leclerc, creating a powerhouse duo that fans are eager to see in action.
Alpine A525: A Touch of France
- Bold Livery: Alpine kept their Bleu de France theme, with pink BWT accents.
- Future Changes: While running Renault power for now, Alpine switches to Mercedes engines in 2026, signaling a major shift for the team.
Other Standout Cars
- Mercedes: Bringing in young star Kimi Antonelli alongside George Russell, Mercedes is betting on a blend of youth and experience.
- Red Bull: Sticking to their classic design but with subtle updates for new sponsors.
- McLaren MCL39: The papaya stays, but McLaren is all-in on staying competitive.
- Aston Martin AMR25: Building on previous success, still powered by Mercedes engines.
- Williams FW47: Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon hope to push Williams up the grid.
- Haas VF-25: A fresh start with Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman.
- Racing Bulls: A surprising white-dominated livery and a lineup of Isack Hadjar and Yuki Tsunoda.
- Sauber C45: Nico Hulkenberg and rookie Gabriel Bortoleto debut a bold new look.
Event Highlights & Drama
- Star-Studded Crowd: Celebs like Gordon Ramsay showed up, even defending drivers’ on-track swearing.
- Booing for Horner: Red Bull’s Christian Horner wasn’t exactly the fan favorite, getting loud boos from the audience.
- Jack Whitehall’s Jokes: The comedian took shots at F1 personalities, even throwing in some cheeky remarks about Horner’s wife, Geri Halliwell.
The Verdict?
The F1 75 Live event was a perfect mix of hype, humor, and high-performance engineering. With exciting new driver pairings, stunning car designs, and a fair bit of drama, the 2025 season is shaping up to be a must-watch.
