Red Bull unveils 2025 race suits, F1 reveals star-studded lineup for season launch, and other big updates

Red Bull unveils 2025 race suits

Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson are ready for the 2025 season in Red Bull's new race suits, which combine experience and energy. Verstappen prepares for his 11th season and reflects on his four championships and lessons from a tough 2024. Lawson, who was promoted after just 11 races, is excited but knows the challenges of racing alongside Verstappen. Red Bull’s 2025 season promises a thrilling battle as Verstappen chases his fifth title and Lawson proves himself at the top level.

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F1 reveals star-studded lineup for season launch

F1 has confirmed that British comedian Jack Whitehall will host the F1 75 season launch at the O2 Arena in London alongside F1TV’s Laura Winter, Lawrence Barretto, and Ariana Bravo. Musical performances will include Kane Brown, Machine Gun Kelly, Brian Tyler’s We Are Dreaming, and Take That. Each F1 team will have a seven-minute slot to reveal its 2025 livery, with some teams already showcasing their cars in different liveries before the event. The launch will be streamed live on F1's social media and broadcasted by F1’s official partners.

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First driver penalized under new FIA swearing rules

Swearing in FIA championships over the weekend showed how strict the new misconduct rules are for Formula 1 drivers. These rules include penalties that get tougher, starting with fines and ending with a suspension after three offenses. In the WRC, Adrien Fourmaux was fined for swearing on live TV, but most of the fine was suspended because of his good behavior and apology. F1 drivers like Carlos Sainz think swearing on the radio should be punished less, but TV interviews could still lead to penalties.

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Gasly lands Givenchy ambassador role

Givenchy Parfums has made Pierre Gasly the new ambassador for its Gentleman Givenchy fragrance line. Gasly, who became the youngest Frenchman on an F1 podium and won his first race in Monza, is excited to partner with the brand. Givenchy CEO Romain Spitzer praised Gasly’s values of boldness, respect, and commitment, which match the brand’s. This partnership follows Givenchy’s global deal with F1 and reflects the rise of beauty brands working with motorsports.

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Schumacher family appeals lenient sentence in extortion case

The Schumacher family is appealing the verdict in the extortion case where three people threatened to release photos of Michael Schumacher unless they were paid 15 million euros. Yilmaz T. got three years in prison, while his son Daniel L. got a six-month suspended sentence, and Markus F., a former security guard, got a two-year suspended sentence. Corinna Schumacher stated that Markus F. was the mastermind behind the plot and should face a harsher punishment to deter similar crimes.

Click here to read the full article by Samuel Coop & Pepijn van der Hulst (racingnews365.com)