Formula 1: McLaren and Williams show interim liveries before launch!

Formula 1: McLaren and Williams show interim liveries before launch!

In an exciting step towards the 2025 Formula 1 season, the McLaren and Williams teams have presented interim liveries for their new cars in Silverstone. This move comes as part of an agreement with Formula 1 to maintain excitement until the official launch event on February 18 in London, where all ten teams will present their final designs.

How oe24 reported that McLaren and Williams deliberately only showed preliminary designs. While McLaren presented a simple orange-black livery without sponsor logos, Williams was already able to show numerous partner logos to put the new cooperation with title sponsor Atlassian in the spotlight. However, this is not a violation of the rules as the color scheme differs from the final version.

A new course for Williams

Williams, a team with a great history in motorsport, has changed in recent years. Loud Formula 1 After a difficult 2024 season in which they slipped to ninth place, the team under new team boss James Vowles successfully regained momentum and achieved an impressive seventh place in the overall standings. The signing of Carlos Sainz, who will drive alongside Alex Albon in 2025, attracted particular attention. The combination of fresh talent and experienced strength gives hope for a promising year.

The carefully planned presentation ensures that the appearances in London generate the hoped-for media attention and at the same time the team's advertising partners are not disadvantaged. Anticipation for the final designs grows as audiences wait for the reveal.