What time does F1 75 start tonight? How to watch on TV and live stream in the UK

The 2025 Formula 1 season officially kicks-off tonight with a special launch show in London: F1 75.

There’s still a few weeks until pre-season testing and just under a month before the first race in Australia but anticipation is growing steadily with the first 2025 cars revealed last week.

Tonight, all 10 teams will unveil their new livery for the first time in an event the likes of which F1 has not seen before.

Here’s everything you need to know about F1 75, including what time it starts and how to watch on TV and live stream in the UK.

What will happen at F1 75?

F1 75 is a special season launch show which will also celebrate the history of Formula 1 on its 75th birthday.

Following a red carpet show, each team will get their moment in the sun as they unveil their 2025 livery in front of a live audience.

Jack Whitehall will host the show, with musical performances from the likes of Take That, Mgk and Kane Brown.

Not every team will be bringing their new car to the event however, with the likes of Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull displaying this season’s colours on their 2024 machine.

At the time of writing, only three teams have revealed their 2025 cars, namely McLaren, Williams and Haas.

Which drivers and teams will be at F1 75?

All 20 drivers and 10 team principals are expected to be at F1 75.

This includes all four British stars, namely championship favourite Lando Norris of McLaren, seven-time champion and new Ferrari driver Sir Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes man George Russell and rookie Ollie Bearman who races for Haas.

Not every driver has expressed enthusiasm about the event however, with Max Verstappen and Norris jokingly suggesting they will fake illness to avoid attending.

What time does F1 75 start tonight?

F1 75 is on Tuesday, February 18 at the O2 Arena in London.

The show is scheduled to begin at 8pm and is expected to last around two hours.

How to watch F1 75 on TV and live stream in the UK

Tickets for F1 75 sold out very quickly, with 15,000 fans expected at the O2.

If you weren’t able to get a seat, fear not as the event will be live streamed for free on F1’s social media channels, including YouTube.

In the UK, the show will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event.

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