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F1 has released a statement after ticket scalps were able obtain an allocation of tickets for the F1 Live season-launch event.
F1 has issued a statement addressing ticket touts accessing allocations for F1 Live, its groundbreaking event set to take place at the O2 Arena in London on February 18, 2025. The event marks the beginning of F1’s 75th season, featuring all 10 teams unveiling their 2025 liveries, with 20 drivers and 10 team principals anticipated to participate in interviews and entertainment. Official tickets for the 20,000-capacity venue sold out within an hour on 15 November 2024, leading to resale on unauthorized platforms like Viagogo, with prices soaring above face value. F1 has made it clear that tickets obtained through unofficial resale sites will not be valid for entry, urging fans to purchase only from theo2.co.uk or AXS Official Resale to ensure authenticity.
