McLaren debuted its new-for-2025 MCL39 on Thursday, but in a camouflaged livery. Why are F1 teams introducing their cars in temporary colour schemes?

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 last year,

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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.

With two drivers both believing they are ready to win a world championship, McLaren is no longer carrying the underdog tag.

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.

Reigning Formula 1 constructors' champions McLaren have set the pace by unveiling their 2025 car ahead of the new season. The vehicle, dubbed MCL39, was put to the test at the Silverstone track on Thursday morning. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were behind the wheel for the first run, sharing a total of 200km of permitted track time.

BBC Sport explains when the Formula 1 cars will be released, and why they will be launched with one-off liveries.

As ever, there is much anticipation surrounding the look of each new car and livery, with Lando Norris’ McLaren the first to unveil their machine. Here is every 2025 F1 car that

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