P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Formula 1’s special F1 75 launch event on Tuesday at London’s O2 Arena was a stunning proof of concept on an extraordinarily large scale.
The event, held at London’s O2 arena with live broadcast and musical guests, faced scepticism from purist fans and from within Motorsport Week itself. F1 drivers gathered at the InterContinental hotel to discuss the event with the media before the big night. Opinions were mixed, with some like Mercedes’ George Russell seeing it as a positive step for the sport, while others, like Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso, viewed it as a potential distraction. The event kicked off with Machine Gun Kelly performing, followed by comedian Jack Whitehall hosting the evening. Each team’s livery presentation received mixed reactions, with standout moments and some lows during the show.
