F1 warns fans about fake tickets for 2025 season launch, Damon Hill ends 13-year stint with Sky Sports, and other big updates

F1 warns fans about fake tickets for 2025 season launch

Fans are warned not to buy tickets for Formula 1's 2025 season launch at London's O2 Arena from resale websites, as many tickets listed are invalid and not accepted. The event, F175, will bring all ten teams together for an immersive launch on February 18, featuring team liveries and appearances from drivers and principals. Despite the £58-£113 ticket price, demand was so high that tickets sold out in 45 minutes, which led desperate fans to seek tickets on resale platforms. Fans are advised only to buy tickets through official channels to avoid falling victim to fraudulent sellers.

Click here to read the full article by Andrew Lewin (f1i.com)

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Damon Hill ends 13-year stint with Sky Sports

Damon Hill announced on social media that his 13-year stint with Sky Sports F1 is coming to an end. He expressed his gratitude for the team, calling them the "most impressive bunch of professionals" he's worked with, and shared his excitement for new challenges. The 1996 F1 world champion was known for his honest opinions, especially about Max Verstappen. Despite his departure, Sky Sports F1 has a strong panel of experts, including Anthony Davidson, Nico Rosberg, and Jenson Button, and will retain broadcast rights through 2029.

Click here to read the full article by Mat Coch (speedcafe.com)

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What Marques faces as new race director

Niels Wittich's sudden departure as F1 race director just three races before the end of the 2024 season forces Rui Marques into an incredibly high-pressure situation. Marques, who has experience in F2 and F3, now faces F1's complicated rules and pressure from teams with years of expertise. The situation is similar to the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where a race director's decisions caused major controversy. Marques will have little time to adjust and must handle decisions that could affect the championships.

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How Hamilton's influence raised costs of 'Drive to Survive'

Jerry Bruckheimer, the producer of the upcoming F1 movie, praised Lewis Hamilton for his attention to detail, which made the film more real but also more expensive. The movie, which stars Brad Pitt, will be released on June 25, 2025, and shows the challenges of a Formula 1 season, with Hamilton helping make sure it's accurate. The film was shot during Grand Prix weekends, with a fake team and a real F1 car, and Hamilton helped with small details like making sure Brad Pitt shifted gears correctly during filming at Silverstone. Bruckheimer said Hamilton's help, though costly, has been important to make the movie as real as possible.

Click here to read the full article by Saajan Jogia (si.com)

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Argentina inches closer to F1 return

Argentina is making initial efforts to bring Formula 1 back to Buenos Aires, a move led by former vice president Daniel Scioli and the country's tourism minister. The delegation met with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali to discuss holding the race at the Autodromo Oscar y Juan Galvez, with updates for modern F1 cars. This push comes as more people in Argentina are excited about F1, especially after Franco Colapinto's strong performances. However, the project will need private funding and faces competition from other countries wanting to join the F1 calendar.

Click here to read the full article by Filip Cleeren (motorsport.com)