McLaren has unveiled its MCL39 Formula 1 car, becoming the first team to showcase a design for the 2025 season. The launch took place at Silverstone under a camouflage livery due to constraints requiring all teams to reveal their official liveries at the F1 75 Live event in London.

The MCL39 features a distinct camouflage scheme combining McLaren’s signature papaya orange and black geometric patterns. McLaren’s season launch coincides with a filming day where drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will experience the new car on track.

Zak Brown, McLaren Racing CEO, called the event a “big milestone in our journey for the 2025 title,” expressing optimism about their performance improvements over the previous championship-winning MCL38. He advised caution as every team is expected to be more competitive this season.

Team principal Andrea Stella acknowledged the challenges ahead, stating that the highly competitive grid will continue into the new season. He emphasized the team’s preparations and learning from last year’s experiences in their pursuit of success.

Norris and Piastri shared their excitement about the camouflage design, with Norris noting it adds a fun element ahead of the full livery reveal. The team aims to replicate their previous year’s success, particularly targeting a championship double for the first time since 1998.

McLaren’s early reveal of the MCL39, albeit under a camouflage scheme, positions the team to set aspirations for the 2025 season. The emphasis on competitive parity across the grid highlights the challenges they face, as they aim to build on their recent championship success and strive for their first drivers’ title since 2008, amidst heightened competition.

Original Source: www.autosport.com

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