McLaren have become the first team to launch their 2025 car ahead of the new F1 season – with the MCL39 sporting a special camouflage livery design at Silverstone. The papaya-clad outfit claimed their first constructors’ world title in 26 years with last year’s triumph,

As McLaren put the all-new MCL39 through its paces at Silverstone, both Zak Brown and Andrea Stella have warned that the team face a challenging season ahead in the wake of expected progress from their rivals.

McLaren Formula 1 fans were treated to images of the team’s 2025 challenger, complete with a striking camouflage livery, as the team put the MCL39 through a filming session at historic Silverstone Circuit on Thursday. However, if those fans were hoping that was the team’s official look for the 2025 season, they are in for a bit of disappointment.

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri get behind the wheel of the new McLaren MCL39 as the reigning constructors' champions are the first to reveal their car for the new season.

McLaren have lifted the covers on their 2025 car, the MCL39, with a first on-track appearance at Silverstone. The reigning Constructors’ champions took to the British circuit on Thursday, becoming the first F1 team to launch their car ahead of the 2025 season.

McLaren reveals MCL39 at Silverstone, with Norris and Piastri preparing for title defence ahead of pre-season testing.

Last year’s constructors’ champion squad shows off its MCL39 challenger in a one-off colour scheme with a promotional filming day and season launch at Silverstone