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F1’s decision to refuse entry to fans with tickets bought through third parties has been labelled as “stifling competition” ahead of the F175 live event in 2025.
The launch event for the 75th anniversary year of the F1 series, scheduled for the 2025 season, will showcase new liveries from all 10 teams and 20 drivers. It was sold out within 45 minutes on February 18, 2025, with tickets quickly appearing on resale websites at inflated prices. F1 issued a statement discouraging fans from buying resale tickets, emphasizing that they will not be valid for entry due to terms and conditions violations. The company advised fans to use official resale channels and warned against fraudulent listings. Despite frustrations from fans over the ticket-selling process and long queues, Viagogo defended its legality and transparency in ticket resale, highlighting compliance with UK regulations. Viagogo emphasized the rarity of ticket fraud on its platform and outlined penalties for policy violations, promising to cooperate with event organizers to address any concerns.
