F1 75 Live
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The first Formula 1 livery at the championship's 75th anniversary event in London's O2 Arena has been unveiled, as Sauber showcased its new colours in front of fans live at the venue.
This was F1's first collective launch event in history, with all teams in attendance to unveil the designs they will race with in 2025 - albeit on older machinery at the arena formerly known as the Millennium Dome - in London's docklands area.
Teams will reveal their new paintwork in 2024's reverse championship order, starting with Sauber and concluding with the unveiling of McLaren's new livery; the Woking team had previously shaken down its MCL39 at Silverstone in an orange-and-black camouflage scheme.
Sauber opted for a twist on the neon green and carbon grey livery used last season; in a similar layout to its Las Vegas scheme from 2024, it features a green nose with a fade into grey along the rear half of the car.
"I feel energised," said Sauber boss Mattia Binotto. "I feel energised for the new season - I like it [the livery].
"So we are really looking forward to the next season and show how capable we are - 2025 we be an important season for us.”
Kick Sauber C45
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The night also includes a series of musical performances by mgk (formerly known as Machine Gun Kelly), who opened the show, American country singer Kane Brown, and pop legends Take That, while being hosted by actor and comedian Jack Whitehall.
It precedes next week's Bahrain pre-season test, in which all 10 new car designs will take to the track for their first proper runs beyond the usual flurry of shakedown and promotional events.
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Source: Autosport