Formula One announces host and music line-up for the F1 75 Live

With F1 75 Live at The O2 just a day away, Formula 1 has now revealed the host and headline music acts for the inaugural launch event that will see all ten teams show off the livery of their 2025 F1 cars.

Formula 1 announced last November that it will stage the first-ever season launch event at London’s The O2 where all ten teams will be able to show off their brand-new livery ahead of the sport’s 75th anniversary year.

For the first time in Formula 1 history, all 10 teams – Alpine, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Haas, Kick Sauber, McLaren, Mercedes, Racing Bulls, Red Bull, and Williams – their drivers and Team Principals will come together with fans for a special night to launch the new season, reveal their 2025 liveries, and mark the start of the sport’s 75th anniversary year.

This event will take place on 18 February 2025 between 8pm and 10pm at London’s The O2 and is being brought to life by creative visionary Brian Burke of BrianBurkeCreative, Stufish Entertainment Architects, DX7 Design, and production company 1826.

BrianBurkeCreative was also responsible for delivering the opening and closing ceremonies for the last year’s inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. Burke is an International Emmy Nominated creative producer has created global music tours and worldwide live television series and events in recent years.

Formula One has now revealed that the show will be hosted by comedian and actor Jack Whitehall, and will feature US country sensation Kane Brown, award-winning multi-platinum recording artist mgk, composer Brian Tyler’s Are We Dreaming, and the iconic British band Take That.

Jack Whitehall will also be joined throughout the night by familiar faces from F1TV Laura Winter, Ariana Bravo and Lawrence Barretto.

The music line-up

As for the music line-up, Take That are one of the UK’s most successful music acts of all time. The band has won eight BRIT Awards, including Best British Group, notched up 12 UK number-one singles, as well as nine UK number one albums, and sold over 45 million records worldwide.

Multi-Platinum, award-winning global superstar Kane Brown was the first artist to achieve simultaneous number ones on all five major Billboard country charts. With over 20 Billion streams, Brown continues to expand the perception of country music and break musical boundaries across the world.

The multi-talented mgk is an atomic force in music and entertainment. Known for his high-energy performances and unique blend of rap, rock, and pop, the chart topper landed two consecutive number 1 albums.

Brian Tyler, whose Formula 1 theme is recognised worldwide and has been streamed over 75 million times, will appear as his alter-ego, Are We Dreaming, delivering a unique and immersive audio-visual experience which is as exhilarating as watching drivers race.

Commenting on his role, Jack Whitehall stated: “As soon as I heard about F1 75 Live at The O2 I knew I wanted to be involved. It promises to be a truly unique show, bringing together the cars and stars of Formula 1 with incredible global musicians and entertainment to celebrate 75 years of this incredible sport.

“I can’t wait to get on stage and bring the show to everyone at The O2 and those watching at home around the world!”

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