McLaren MCL39: A Familiar Visual Identity for the 2025 Season
Same, but different
McLaren’s most successful eras are full of magical moments, but just one recognisable livery design.
When Emerson Fittipaldi arrived for the opening round of the 1975 season, after winning our first Championship in 1974, his M23 was almost identical. Hunt, Prost, Senna, Häkkinen and Hamilton all experienced this after their title wins too.
Each season saw small tweaks to the car’s look, as the design evolved, but the basic concept remained the same for a period of sustained success, until that era came to its natural end and a fresh livery took its place.
Our current car is no different. You’ll have spotted a few changes, subtle developments, such as the revamped driver numbers and a new race seat, but the overall concept remains the same.
That’s because we believe we’re in the early stages of a new chapter in our storied history, and that this design will be at the centre of this era. Just like the iconic liveries of our past were in their snippets of history.
This marks a special moment in the year as we begin the defence of the FIA Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship title
— Zak Brown, Chief Executive Officer
NEVER STOP RACING
You don’t need to change much, you just need to go faster.
LISTEN
TO THE MCL39 FIRE UP
The first fire up is a crucial milestone in the lead up to a new season.
SUITING UP WITH LANDO & OSCAR
- Lando Norris
- Oscar Piastri
When the MCL39 drove out of the garage for the first time on Thursday at Silverstone as part of a regulated pre-season filming day, it was sporting a rather different look.
