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

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.

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.

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,

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