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Formula 1 is excited to reveal F1 75 Live's headline performers, with the historic launch event taking place on Tuesday, February 18.
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.
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They will take to the stage for an unforgettable night of entertainment at London’s The O2 Arena alongside all 10 Formula 1 teams and 20 drivers to celebrate the sport’s 75th anniversary.
Jack Whitehall will also be joined throughout the night by familiar faces from F1 TV Laura Winter, Ariana Bravo and Lawrence Barretto.
F1 TV's Laura Winter, Ariana Bravo and Lawrence Barretto will join F1 75 Live host Jack Whitehall throughout the night
“As soon as I heard about F1 75 Live at The O2 I knew I wanted to be involved," said Whitehall. "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!”
F1 75 LIVE: All you need to know about the spectacular launch event at The O2
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.
F1 75 Live will feature Kane Brown, mgk, Take That at composer Brian Tyler's Are We Dreaming
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.
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F1 75 Live will celebrate the drama and spectacle of Formula 1, with each team unveiling their 2025 livery in their own dedicated performance, and fans can also expect appearances from legends of the sport and global talent as stars from the track, stage, and screen descend on London to celebrate the start of the 2025 Formula 1 season.
For fans at home, Formula 1 broadcasters from around the globe will televise the event live, and it will be streamed for free on F1’s social media channels, including YouTube.
Working closely with creative visionary Brian Burke of BrianBurkeCreative, and alongside Stufish Entertainment Architects, DX7 Design, and production company 1826, each team has been given creative licence to make their livery unveil unique. Throughout the evening, fans will be on the edge of their seats as they are taken on a journey that celebrates F1’s history and showcases each team’s identity.
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