F1 Pre Season Testing - F1 2025 Pre Season Schedule

Posted on: 2025-01-04T16:37

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February is here folks, and our excitement is rising as the clock ticks by. Even though we are desperately waiting for March 14th to roll around, there are a few other events that F1 2025 has in stock for us. The period of time before the actual racing starts is known as F1 pre season and F1 pre season testing. During the F1 pre season, each team will launch and showcase their cars for the upcoming tournament. This year, fans are in for a treat, as in celebration of its 75th anniversary, F1 will be featuring a first-ever season launch event. This launch event will take place at The O2 London during which all 10 teams and their drivers will assemble to unveil their liveries for F1 2025.

F1 2025 Pre Season Schedule

Date

Event

Location

February 14

Williams reveal

Silverstone

February 16

Haas filming day

Silverstone

February 18

Season launch event

The O2, London

February 19

Ferrari reveal

Fiorano

February 24

Mercedes reveal

TBC

February 26-28

Pre-season testing

Bahrain

March 14-16

Australian Grand Prix

Melbourne

F1 Season Williams Reveal - February 14

On February 14th, 2025, Williams will break cover on their new challenger the FW47. The event will be held at Silverstone in the presence of partners, fans, and media. During the event, the car will be revealed in a bespoke one-off livery while the F1 season 2025 race livery will be unveiled at the season launch event that will be held at The O2 London.

F1 Season Haas Filming Day – February 16

On February 16th at Silverstone, Haas will conduct one of their permitted filming days during which they will reveal their new F1 car for 2025 season. Haas as selected Esteban Ocon for that initial run. Fellow driver, Ollie Dearman will get behind the wheel of the F1 car for the second filming day od Haas that will be held at Bahria in late February.

F1 75 Season Launch – February 18

 For the first time in the history of Formula One, all the teams and drivers will convene at London’s The O2 on February 18th. They will gather at the arena for a special launch event, held in the honor of 75th anniversary of the Formula One championship. All team teams with their 20 drivers and team principles in tow will appear at the venue and unveil their liveries for the F1 2025 season. Furthermore, the event will also feature celebrities and guest presenters. The two-hour event will start at 20:00 GST and will be streamed live for the Formula One fans who couldn’t be there in person. 

F1 Season Ferrari Event – February 19

One day after the F1 season launch event, fans will witness the unveiling of the 2025 Ferrari car at the Ferrari event. The event will be held at their Fiorano test track in Maranello. This year is also quite special for Ferrari because F1  champion, Lewis Hamilton will be making his debut for the squad. It is confirmed by team boss, Fred Vasseur that during the event, they will also run the new F1 car, however, it is still under wraps whether Hamilton or Leclerc will be behind the wheel.

F1 Season Mercedes Reveal – February 24

the Mercedes-AMG F1 W16 E Performance, the 2025 challenger by Mercedes will be revealed on February 24th following the livery unveiling during the F1 season launch event held at The O2 London. This reveal marks a new era for Mercedes as well as rookie Kimi Antonelli who is set to make his debut for the squad this F1 season alongside George Russell. 

F1 Pre Season Testing – February 26 to 28

On February 26th, the newly unveiled F1 cars will hit the track at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, kickstarting the F1 pre season testing. The F1 pre season testing will take place for three days from February 26th to the 28th allowing teams to test the reliability and the new parts of their cars. As several driver changes have also been made for this season, the pre season testing will be a good opportunity for the squads and drivers to get accustomed to their new settings.

F1 Season 2025 Begins – March 14th to 16th F1 Streams

Finally, after weeks of waiting Formula One will kick start the high-octane action on March 14th, with Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Australia serving as the venue for the opening ceremony. Make sure to tune into F1TV.VIP on march 14th to catch on all the action of F1 streams