Ferrari offers insight into F175 London event as it confirms 2025 plans

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Formula 1 teams will take part in a unique event for the launch of the 2025 season, which is set to mark the 75th year of the World Championship.

For the first time ever, each team will be present for a season launch event at London’s O2 arena to mark the anniversary and unveil their challengers for the season.

The event will bring together all 20 drivers and their team principals, giving fans a first look ahead of the first race in Australia on 16th March. Lewis Hamilton might receive special ‘dispensation’ at the event according to journalist Lawrence Barretto, to effectively announce him as their driver separately.

There are some questions over whether each team will bring a full 2025-spec car at the event, however, Ferrari has seemingly confirmed their plans in a post on social media website X that gives some insight into how the event will play out.

Ferrari to launch 2025 car before F1 75 event in London

The winter break is one of the busiest periods for an F1 team, as they rush through parts before the first test in Bahrain.

Traditionally teams will launch their cars at the end of January and throughout February, with the launch itself either being in-person or online.

This is partially because their cars are not usually ready to run until the Bahrain test, meaning fans often see either repainted cars from the previous season or show cars.

Ferrari plans to launch its 2025 challenger before the F175 event at Maranello, which could mean that the event in London could end up being a livery launch event rather than showing off any fully-fledged cars.

“From November 15th to January 12th, grab your Fan Ticket at Musei Ferrari for a chance to join the exclusive launch of Scuderia Ferrari HP’s 2025 single-seater in person,” wrote the car brand on X.

F1 warns over fake tickets from third-party resellers

Tickets for the event had sold out almost immediately after going on sale, with a number subsequently appearing on resale websites for upwards of £1,000.

F1 has since said that it is against the terms and conditions of the sale and any tickets bought through the unofficial resale platforms will not be valid for entry.

“Working with The O2 we have also identified that a number of the listings are fraudulent. We advise all our fans to only buy tickets through theo2.co.uk or via AXS Official Resale,” said F1 in a statement.

Tickets to the F1 75 event were not subject to dynamic pricing and while it is not illegal to resell tickets at an inflated price, the stance from F1 and the promoter should stop touts from taking advantage of fans.