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McLaren became the first Formula 1 team to reveal pictures of its 2025 car on Thursday with an early launch at Silverstone using a one-off livery
McLaren unveiled its 2025 Formula 1 car, the MCL39, at Silverstone with a unique papaya orange and black camouflage livery, keeping its true 2025 colors secret until the F1 launch event at the O2 Arena on February 18th. The team surprised fans by revealing their car early, a departure from their usual secretive approach before testing. The 2025 launch also included a filming day where Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri shared driving duties over 200 kilometers. McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown is optimistic about the new car’s improvements from the championship-winning 2024 model and aims for a strong challenge for the drivers’ title this season. McLaren’s real 2025 livery will be revealed next Tuesday, ahead of pre-season testing in Bahrain from February 26 to 28.
