F1 75 launch event in pictures

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All the 2025 F1 drivers line up alongside the liveries of their cars at the F1 75 launch event at the O2 ArenaImage source, Getty Images

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The drivers lined up as if they were on the grid and waved to the fans in the sold-out O2 Arena

Formula 1 held its 75th anniversary season launch event at London's O2 Arena with all 10 teams showcasing their liveries for 2025 alongside the drivers.

It was an action-packed event full of glamour, comedy and music - and featured Lewis Hamilton's first public appearance as a Ferrari driver...

Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari team boss Frederic Vaseur with their backs turned to the camera and the livery of the 2025 Ferrari to the right of themImage source, Getty Images

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Lewis Hamilton, pictured next to Ferrari team boss Frederic Vasseur, received the loudest cheers of the night when he appeared on stage

Lewis Hamilton on the red carpet at the O2 ArenaImage source, Getty Images

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Seven-time world champion Hamilton arriving on the red carpet before the launch event

McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri stood next to their team's 2025 liveryImage source, Getty Images

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McLaren were last year's constructors' champions and Lando Norris said that he was "excited" for the season ahead

Actor and comedian Jack Whitehall speaking into an F1-branded microphone with a cameraman filming him Image source, Getty Images

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Comedian Jack Whitehall hosted the event, making the crowds and guests laugh as he ribbed the teams and drivers

Max Verstappen waves to the crowd at the O2 ArenaImage source, Getty Images

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It was all dance and energy during Red Bull's livery reveal

Mercedes drivers George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli stood next to team boss Toto Wolff with a Mercedes F1 car in front of themImage source, Getty Images

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Rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli, 18, is the new team-mate for George Russell (left) at Mercedes

Naomi Schiff and singer Sam Ryder smile and pose for pictures on the red carpetImage source, Getty Images

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Former W series driver and broadcaster Naomi Schiff and singer Sam Ryder pose on the red carpet

Singer Tems performing at the F1 launch event Image source, Getty Images

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Singer Tems was joined by an orchestra as she provided the music for Aston Martin's James Bond-themed launch

Aston Martin drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll wave to the crowd at the O2 ArenaImage source, Getty Images

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Aston Martin drivers Fernando Alonso (left) and Lance Stroll wave to the crowd

Alpine driver Jack Doohan looks at his team's 2025 colour schemeImage source, Getty Images

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New driver Jack Doohan takes a closer look during Alpine's livery reveal

Former F1 champions Damon Hill and Nigel Mansell with their arms round each other as they share a jokeImage source, Getty Images

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Damon Hill and Nigel Mansell - world champions in 1996 and 1992 respectively - share a laugh together on the red carpet

Haas drivers Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon on stage at the O2 ArenaImage source, Getty Images

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Smiles all round for the Haas team as Briton Oliver Bearman (left) appears in front of a home crowd

Gordon Ramsay poses for a selfie on the red carpetImage source, Getty Images

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Chef and F1 fan Gordon Ramsay gave his opinion on the sport's swearing rules during the live show

The Racing Bulls colour scheme for 2025 is a near all-white livery Image source, Getty Images

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Racing Bulls have gone for a near all-white livery for the 2025 season

Williams driver Carlos Sainz (left), alongside team boss James Vowles and Alex AlbonImage source, Getty Images

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Selfie time for the Williams team with new addition Carlos Sainz (left) alongside team boss James Vowles and Alex Albon

The Williams 2025 livery on stage at the O2 ArenaImage source, Reuters

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The look of the Williams car that Sainz and Albon will be driving

Sauber unveil their green livery at the O2 ArenaImage source, Getty Images

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Sauber went for a green theme for their reveal

British band Take That performing at the F1 75 event at the O2 ArenaImage source, Getty Images

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Take That closed the show with some of their big hits, bringing an action-packed evening to a close

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