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F1’s high-profile season launch event will not be returning ahead of next season
F1 decided not to hold a glitzy season launch for the 2026 season, in contrast to the previous joint-season launch at London’s O2 Arena for F1’s 75th anniversary. The 2025 event marked the first time all 10 teams unveiled their new liveries together before pre-season testing, but there won’t be a similar event for 2026. Instead, F1 might consider hosting something like ‘F1 75 Live’ for future milestones. With major rule changes scheduled for 2026, including new chassis and engine regulations, teams are focusing on development, leading to a Barcelona shakedown behind closed doors. This change in dynamics means there isn’t time for a lavish launch event like the one held in London in 2025, as teams are already pressed for time to adapt to the new rules.
