MCL39 on Thursday, but in a camouflaged livery. Why are F1 teams introducing their cars in temporary colour schemes?

Teams are not permitted by Formula 1 to show their full 2025 liveries until the grand event on Feb. 18 at London’s 02 Arena

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,

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.

One of the most storied in the group, this is the machine Jim Clark took to victory at its race debut at Zandvoort 1967, in addition to wins at Silverstone and Watkins Glen. It is also the same car he drove at Monza in what has been considered the Scotsman’s greatest performance.

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.

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