F1 2025 pre-season key dates
Excitement is building as the start of the 2025 season approaches, but before the racing begins in Australia from March 14 to 16, there are several key dates to note in the diary for what promises to be an intense pre-season.
Traditionally, the period preceding the first race is marked by the launches of the new cars by each team. However, fans will have an additional event in 2025: the first season launch in F1 history. This spectacular evening will bring together the 10 teams to unveil their liveries at the O2 Arena in London.
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Here are all the important pre-season dates to remember:
February 14 – Williams Presentation
Williams confirmed that its new car, the FW47, will be unveiled at a special promotional event at Silverstone, in the presence of fans, partners, and media, on Valentine’s Day, February 14. The car will feature a unique livery for this event, while the official season livery will be revealed at the general launch.
February 18 – Launch of the F1 75 season
For the first time in the history of the sport, all teams and drivers will gather at the O2 Arena in London on February 18 for a special event marking the launch of the season and the 75th anniversary of the championship.
The 10 teams, along with the 20 drivers and their respective directors, will unveil their liveries for the 2025 season. The evening will also include special guests, presenters, and stars from the entertainment world. Starting at 8 PM, this two-hour event will be broadcast live for fans who cannot attend in person. More details about the event will be announced soon.
February 19 – Ferrari Event
The day after the general launch, Ferrari will reveal its 2025 car at its Fiorano test track in Maranello, ahead of Lewis Hamilton’s much-anticipated debut with the Italian team.
The team director, Fred Vasseur, confirmed that the car will also be tested that day, although it is not yet clear whether it will be Lewis Hamilton or Charles Leclerc who will take the wheel.
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February 26-28 – Pre-season testing
The cars will be on track for pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, from February 26 to 28. These three days will allow teams to test new parts and ensure the reliability of their cars for the upcoming season.
With several driver changes for 2025 – only two of the ten teams have retained an unchanged duo, many will be looking to adapt to their new environment.
March 14-16 – Start of the season
After the launches and tests, eyes will turn to the Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne’s Albert Park circuit, which returns to open the championship, from March 14 to 16, marking the start of the season’s 24 races.
