F1 75 Live: An Spectacle to Remember

The F1 75 Live Show delivered a spectacular event on February 18th, 2025. With all 10 teams, 20 drivers, team principals, and even music artists in attendance, the event truly celebrated 75 years of Formula 1 and the future. Here’s the breakdown of what happened at this dynamic F1 show.

Kick Sauber kicked off the livery reveals with an electrifying introduction, showcasing their ambition for the season with a striking neon green car. With a fresh lineup featuring Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto, the recent Formula 2 champion, the team–now under Mattia Binotto’s leadership- looks to make an impact in 2025. 

Atlassian Williams Racing followed with a nostalgic tribute to its rich history before unveiling their 2025 car, which features a dark-to-light blue gradient. Team Principal James Vowel introduced their driver duo: Alex Albon and the newest edition, Carlos Sainz. In an interview, Sainz shared his excitement about the move, stating, “I like blue, it’s an easier color!… It’s a good challenge, it is what I am excited for, I feel good and I feel at home.” Fans are eager to see whether William will make strides this season. 

Visa Cash App Racing Bulls is the current name! No more Toro Rosso or AlphaTauri. Their 2025 car displays a bright white base with splashes of red, yellow, and blue, featuring a large bull and a small group of bulls near the rear. This fresh design stands in stark contrast to last year’s blue livery, a change fans loved to see. Yuki Tsunoda enters his fifth season with the team, joined by rookie and Formula 2 runner-up Isack Hadjar, under the leadership of team principal Laurent Mekies.

MoneyGram Haas celebrates its 10th season in Formula 1 with a brand-new driver duo: Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman. The 2025 car retains the team's signature color scheme of red, white, and black. Bearman, who made his F1 debut in 2024 as a stand-in for Carlos Sainz at Ferrari, scored six points. His talent is expected to bring added strength to Haas, a team that showed promising competitiveness towards the end of last season. 

Alpine lit up the stage with a high-energy DJ set before unveiling their iconic blue and pink livery for the 2025 season. Pierre Gasley and Jack Doohan, the “buzzcut duo,”  shared their enthusiasm for this season as Alpine finished P6 last year, securing a double podium during the slippery Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Team principal Oliver Oakes states that for this season, “We just need to rise higher.”

Aston Martin brought the drama and elegance with a fran 007-themed reveal, accompanied by a live show from singer Tems, who delivered a stunning performance of Higher alongside an orchestra. The livery was dark green and black, and as Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll took the stage, Alonso declared, “Now that we have seen the best-looking car of the night, please enjoy the evening!”

Mercedes introduced their 2025 contender in style, with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli arriving in new race suits featuring Adidas as a new sponsor. A short film highlighted Mercedes’ history before their black, silver, and turquoise-accented car rolled onto the catwalk. The event also created an emotional reunion for fans as Lewis Hamilton, now at Ferrari, joined his former team on the red carpet.  

Oracle Red Bull Racing had an interesting moment as team principal Christian Horner took the stage to a mixed reaction from the crowd.  However, the energy quickly shifted as Red Bull presented a creative video featuring fans following a Red Bull truck to unveil the new livery. Horner shared that after Max Verstappen achieved his fourth consecutive championship, the team played The Rolling Stones Start Me Up nine times to celebrate, which was “simply lovely.” Alongside Verstappen, the team welcomed a new addition, Liam Lawson, adding fresh young energy to their lineup.  

Then came the most anticipated reveal of the night–Scuderia Ferrari. Lewis Hamilton made quite an entrance, emerging from a fog in a striking red suit alongside Charles Leclerc and team principal Fred Vasseur. Hamilton expressed his excitement on the red carpet, stating, “Every time you get into a Ferrari, there is such a special feeling, even just working with the team, it’s just unique.” The red Ferrari, complimented with a white stripe and white details, quickly became a fan favorite. 

Finally, McLaren,  the reigning Constructors’ Champions, took the stage. CEO Zac Brown and team principal Andrea Stella unveiled the MCL39 car, a tribute to their championship-winning 2024 car. When drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were asked about their championship hopes for this year, Norris confidently stated, “I hope so, for sure. After last year, we kind of have no excuses…We’ve got nothing to hide. We proved last year we’ve had everything it takes.” 

And with that, the evening concluded, creating an exciting start to the 2025 Formula 1 season- a perfect celebration of 75 years of this legendary sport. Let the racing begin!