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With any F1 teams trying to launch early this year having to use non-race liveries, we revisit 10 of the best F1 colour schemes that never actually raced
Teams were not allowed to unveil their 2025 liveries before Formula 1’s F1 75 extravaganza in London on February 18, resulting in some special shakedown color schemes that might never be raced. McLaren’s plain/camo MCL39 livery may be the only one revealed, as other teams are launching with variations of their usual colors or doing so behind closed doors. Unraced F1 liveries have become rarer in the Liberty era, with teams opting for one-off special schemes. Toyota’s initial red and white livery in 2001 contrasted with its 2002 livery described as resembling a toddler’s paint job. Alpine’s previous predominantly black liveries and the nearly-black very dark blue Renault testing livery from late 2006 have been memorable. The Alpine 2021 mock-up livery, paying tribute to the A500 F1 prototype, was notable for its story and design.
