- Dermot O'Leary to host the 'Biggest Night in Motorsport' – the Autosport Awards
- O'Leary – known for This Morning and his BBC Radio 2 show on Saturdays – will host alongside F1 and Sports presenter Lee McKenzie
- Spice Girl Melanie C to DJ the exclusive afterparty
- Bernie Ecclestone to receive a unique 75th Anniversary Trophy
The Autosport Awards–the "Biggest Night in Motorsport"–announced today Dermot O'Leary as the host of this year's star-studded event, with Spice Girl and international artist Melanie C set to lead the celebrations late into the night with an exclusive afterparty DJ set. Lee McKenzie (who presents F1 and many of the biggest global sports events) will co-host the evening.
Taking place on January 29, at London's iconic Roundhouse in Camden, the revamped Autosport Awards celebrates the 75th anniversary of Autosport and the FIA Formula 1 World Championship itself.
The Autosport red carpet will welcome elite drivers, industry leaders, celebrities and international royalty for a glamorous evening dedicated to excellence and innovation in motorsport. Presented by Qiddiya, this year's awards have been expanded and enhanced to match the unprecedented global growth and evolution of motorsport.
The annual highlight of the motorsport social calendar, the Autosport Awards celebrate the industry’s best – across all motorsport series – including those just starting their careers and industry veterans that have shaped the sport beloved by fans around the globe. The next generation of racing stars being honored include the champion of the all-female F1 ACADEMY series in addition to the winner of the coveted Autosport & BRDC Young Driver Award that grants the winner a Formula 1 test at Silverstone Circuit. The man who built modern F1, Bernie Ecclestone, will receive a unique 75th Anniversary Award from a star-studded presenting party, marking a motorsport career that has spanned more than six decades.
"The caliber of talent joining us in London for this year's Autosport Awards is truly exceptional,” said Autosport Editor-in-Chief Rebecca Clancy. “The evening promises to be a celebration of our industry, bringing together emerging stars and legendary figures, while recognizing the passionate fans who make it all possible. With Dermot and Lee at the helm, and Melanie C set to deliver an unforgettable afterparty performance, we're excited for an extraordinary night of recognition and revelry."
Autosport Awards are presented by Qiddiya and sponsored by Bahrain International Circuit, Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%, Pirelli, PUMA and Komatsu-Williams Engineering Academy Partners include F1 ACADEMY and Silverstone.
