With the F1 75 season launch and pre-season testing complete, the internet is abuzz with new Formula 1 content. The long winter break is coming to an end, bringing many changes to the grid and the cars.
Throughout the break, fans around the world looked for ways to stay engaged with their favorite sport during the off-season. For Anni, a passionate Formula 1 content creator, the winter months were a mix of maintaining content creation and pursuing other interests.
In a recent interview, Anni took some time to share how she survived the F1 break, reflected on the exciting moments of the 2024 season, and expressed her excitement for the upcoming 2025 season.
Anni commented on her love of visiting museums, “especially those focused on Formula 1 and motorsport!” Over this winter break, she visited the Micheal Schumacher collection in Cologne, Germany, a private collection of multiple of the 7-time world champion’s original cars.
Content creation when there is little to no new content is never easy. Anni explained the difficulties content creators can have during the off-season and the strategies she uses to keep fans engaged.
“Interest in the sport naturally decreases, and so does engagement on my posts,” said Anni. “Still, I try to keep creating content throughout the winter break. Since there’s no new F1 action to cover, I focus more on humor to keep fans entertained. This also means that I, as a person, become more central to my content. Everything I post during this time is filmed and edited by me.”
In preparation for the beginning of the 2025 Formula 1 season, Anni looked back on her favorite moments of the 2024 season, highlighting the McLaren comeback, both drivers securing their first wins and the team winning their first World Constructors Championship in 26 years.
“As a Ferrari Fan, I loved the WCC battle toward the end of the season—it had me on the edge of my seat,” said Anni.
Thinking back to right after the final race of 2024 in Abu Dhabi, Anni says, “My first thought was, ‘What if we had two more races?’ . . . After a while, though, I actually felt a bit relieved to have a break after such a long season. I even took some time off from content creation to recharge.”
As an F1 fan, it is easy to be excited for everything when it comes to the beginning of a new season: from team changes and new car designs to new drivers and statistics. Anni admits she too is excited about almost everything.
“Especially after seeing that the other teams are finally catching up to Red Bull Racing,” said Anni. “I’m really looking forward to a tight battle for both the WDC and WCC, which I’m almost certain we’ll get.”
Anni gave one last note after watching the F1 75 Season Launch streamed live, saying, “Yes, I watched it . . . I would’ve preferred to just get the livery reveals, without that big of a show, but some of it was actually quite enjoyable.”
The F1 season is almost here, with the first race held in Melbourne, Australia on March 16, and excitement is high. Fans all over the world are ready to see what happens next, and Anni will be sharing it through her TikTok @f1withanni and her Instagram @anni_f1.
