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F1 confirm 2026 live launch decision after Horner and Verstappen controversy
Formula 1 has decided not to host a live car launch in 2026, following the success of the F175 event in February that marked the 75th anniversary of the sport. All 10 F1 teams revealed their 2025 liveries live on stage at the O2 arena in London, drawing 7.5 million viewers and offering fans a glimpse of their favorite drivers and team principals. The decision to forgo a similar live launch in 2026 was made by the commercial rights holder Formula One Management (FOM), with consideration of the upcoming regulation changes and a desire to reserve such events for special milestones in F1’s history. Although the 2026 live launch has been ruled out, FOM remains open to the possibility of hosting similar events in the future, potentially at different global locations to showcase the new cars and teams. The absence of a live launch in 2026 underscores FOM’s strategic approach to preserving the significance of such unveilings and minimizing distractions for teams adapting to the evolving landscape of Formula 1.
