F1 car close-up in red light, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo

F1 - 2025 Opening Titles

In collaboration with the talented & dedicated in house F1 team, DissEmbargo was given the grand opportunity to help create the 2025 Formula 1 Opening Titles. In 2025 the team at F1 wanted to rely much more on CGI than previous years and to accomplish this they looked for a partner who could deliver on quality in both Design & Animation. The end result of our efforts was a Opening Titles which the passionate fan base embraced & loved, kicking off a new exciting season of F1 in a new modern & sleek style, setting the tone for a adrenaline filled year of races.

Creative Direction: F1
3D Production:
DissEmbargo
Client:
F1

Pushing the visuals

In every aspect of the visuals we aimed to push creative techniques and visual intruige.

F1 driver silhouette lit by red light, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo

Feel the race

DissEmbargo’s challenge was to create imagery & animations which evoke the different aspects of a F1 race. From the start lights to the feel of the track, in the look dev phase we explored the texture & feel of these moments.

Glossy black F1 surfaces with red reflections, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
Red light streaks, F1 speed study, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 car nose cone in shadow, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
Rows of red F1 start lights, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 red lights glowing through glass, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
Chrome F1 helmet form in red light, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo

The brand lines

A big feature of the titles was the development of the 3D brand lines, a visual tool used to weave the titles together.

F1 red light trails in darkness, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
Abstract F1 car bodywork in red light, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 red fabric wrapping a car, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo

Showcasing the drivers

For the fans, the drivers are undoubtedly the highlight of the opening titles. We took great thought & care into how we integrated them into the 3D environments.

F1 driver walking through red light, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 driver silhouette against orange haze, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 helmet cutaway with glowing visor, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 pit stop wheel with red light, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo

Process

A collection of process & final product distilled into a DC edit:

F1 driver figure in red light, vertical frame, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 car tyre tread in shadow, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 red motion blur texture, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 car in symmetrical red tunnel, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 driver silhouette with red light wings, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 logo emerging from smoke, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 driver portrait in red light, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 driver portrait in race suit, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 driver wrapped in red light trails, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 car wheel and suspension detail, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 driver holding helmet in red light, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 driver portrait with red light ribbons, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo

Titles

The 2025 opening titles:

F1 dark garage with light lines, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 car in red-lit garage, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 driver blurred by speed, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 red racing lines in darkness, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 flowing red racing lines, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 red light line test, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 red speed tunnel, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 chequered flag in motion, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 car racing through red tunnel, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 car bodywork in red light, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 car glowing red engine cover, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo

The reception

The titles were overwhelmingly well received by fans & critics alike, stating that it felt like an evolution of the heritage whilst keeping the core of what is Formula 1 intact.

F1 wheel with glowing brake disc, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
F1 driver portrait in race suit under red light, F1 2025 opening titles 3D production by DissEmbargo
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