Overview

• The joint launch at London’s O2 Arena for F1’s 75th anniversary drew a peak of 1.1 million YouTube viewers, with 7.5 million tuning in across platforms in 2025.
• F1 has decided not to hold a similar group launch for the 2026 season, calling the 2025 event a one-off celebration.
• FOM says sweeping 2026 regulation changes require teams to concentrate on developing new power units alongside revised chassis.
• Teams will undertake three three-day pre-season tests in Barcelona and Bahrain, replacing the single test at Sakhir.
• FOM is evaluating alternative launch formats and locations for future seasons.