F1 2025 Pre-Season Countdown: Important Dates for Testing, Launch, and Other Events

There is growing anticipation as the 2025 season gets closer to starting. But before the action in Australia from March 14–16, there are a few important dates that fans of Formula One should put on their calendars in what looks to be a busy preseason.
Usually, each team unveils their cars for the season in the run-up to the first race. The first season introduction event, a lavish evening where all ten clubs will come together to showcase their liveries at The O2 in London, is something fans can anticipate this year as well.
February 14 – Williams Car Launch
Williams has declared that on Valentine’s Day, February 14, a special promotional event at Silverstone would unveil their new competitor, the FW47. The official race livery will be revealed at the season opening event, but the car will make its debut in a special one-off livery.
February 18 – F1 75 Season Launch
On February 18, all teams and drivers will come together at The O2 in London for a unique season start ceremony honouring the championship’s 75th anniversary, marking a first for the sport.
The 20 drivers, their respective team principals, and all ten teams will reveal their 2025 season liveries. Celebrities and prominent guest presenters from the entertainment sector will also be included on the evening.
For fans who are unable to attend in person, the two-hour event will be webcast live starting at 2000 GMT. More information will be revealed later.
February 19 – Ferrari Car Launch
One day after the season start ceremony, on February 19, Ferrari will reveal their 2025 car at the Fiorano test circuit in Maranello. This event is especially noteworthy because it’s Lewis Hamilton’s much awaited team debut.
Fred Vasseur, the team’s head, explained that the car will be tested on this day, but it is still unclear if Hamilton or Charles Leclerc will drive.
February 26-28 – Pre-Season Testing
The vehicles will take part in preseason testing at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, from February 26 to 28. Teams have the chance to test new parts and verify the dependability of their vehicles for the forthcoming season during this three-day event.
Since just two of the ten teams are sticking with their current lineups in 2025, there will be a lot of driver changes, and many drivers will be anxious to get to know their new teams and environments.
March 14-16 – Season Commencement
After the launch festivities and testing sessions are over, attention will turn to the Australian Grand Prix, which will take place at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne from March 14–16. The first of 24 competitive rounds for the year will begin with this event. There is growing anticipation for the 2025 season!
F1 2025 Key Pre-season Dates
Date | Event | Location |
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February 14 | Williams car launch | Silverstone |
February 18 | Season launch event | The O2, London |
February 19 | Ferrari car launch | Fiorano |
February 26-28 | Pre-season testing | Bahrain |
March 14-16 | Australian Grand Prix | Melbourne |