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McLaren has become the first team to show off its new car for the upcoming season as it aims to take its first drivers’ title in 17 years.
McLaren has introduced the MCL39, the car they will use in the 2025 F1 season to defend their constructors’ championship title. The vehicle made its debut at Silverstone with a striking camo livery that combines the iconic papaya and black colors. The team plans to reveal the official season livery at the upcoming F1 75 event. Last year, McLaren outperformed Ferrari to claim the top spot in the championship standings, but Lando Norris narrowly missed out on the drivers’ title to Max Verstappen. Norris, now in his seventh season with McLaren, is set to team up once again with Oscar Piastri, who is entering his third F1 season with the team. Both drivers conducted the shakedown of the MCL39 at Silverstone. The new car follows the successful MCL38 challenger that achieved six Grand Prix victories and 21 podium finishes last season. With stable regulations, McLaren is poised to remain a competitive force at the front of the grid in the upcoming season.
