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May 4, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; McLaren driver Oscar Piastri (81) during the F1 Sprint Race at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images Peter Casey-Imagn Images

McLaren Unveils 2025 Race Suits With 'Stealth Mode Activated'

Originally posted on F1 on SI | By Lydia Mee | Last updated Feb 13, 2025 6:04 AM ET

McLaren has debuted what is thought to be its 2025 race suits, designed with a distinctive "Stealth Mode Activated" theme.

This fresh look was presented by the team with a photo on social media of Lando Norris sporting the predominantly black design, accented by minimal pops of color. The suit features the iconic Papaya orange McLaren logo, as well as subtle elements like Lando Norris’s initials and race number. Looking closer, the design also features a mixture of gloss and matte black.

What is currently unclear is how the race suits could change with the addition of the teams sponsors.

McLaren achieved a huge milestone by clinching the 2024 Constructors' Championship, their first in 26 years, a feat that has created momentum for the upcoming season. This success was propelled by their strong driving duo Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, both of whom played vital roles under the guidance of team principal Andrea Stella, who took over in 2023.

Stealth mode: activated ✔️#McLaren pic.twitter.com/vOUC05VldP
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) February 13, 2025

As McLaren steps into 2025, the team has made bold decisions with the design of their latest model, the MCL39. As described by CEO Zak Brown, the car's design is considered a "brave risk."

The black race suits have fueled speculation amongst fans that the team could unveil an all-black livery at the F1 75 event next week. One fan commented:

"Please tell me the livery actually has some colour and isn't just black with 1 or 2 orange stripes."

Please tell me the livery actually has some colour and isn't just black with 1 or 2 orange stripes
— Tomcat (@Tomcat66969) February 13, 2025

Another fan responded:

"Please don’t let the car be this much black."

Please don’t let the car be this much black
— Jordan Dennis (@Jdennis1995) February 13, 2025

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2025 Formula One Season Schedule

Pre-Season Testing

Dates: 26-28 Feb
Location: Bahrain, Sakhir
Event Name: FORMULA 1 ARAMCO PRE-SEASON TESTING 2025
Circuit: Pre-Season Testing

Australia

Dates: 14-16 Mar
Location: Australia, Melbourne
Event Name: FORMULA 1 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2025
Circuit: Melbourne circuit

China

Dates: 21-23 Mar
Location: China, Shanghai
Event Name: FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN CHINESE GRAND PRIX 2025
Circuit: Shanghai circuit

Japan

Dates: 04-06 Apr
Location: Japan, Suzuka
Event Name: FORMULA 1 LENOVO JAPANESE GRAND PRIX 2025
Circuit: Suzuka circuit

Bahrain

Dates: 11-13 Apr
Location: Bahrain, Sakhir
Event Name: FORMULA 1 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX 2025
Circuit: Sakhir circuit

Saudi Arabia

Dates: 18-20 Apr
Location: Saudi Arabia, Jeddah
Event Name: FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2025
Circuit: Jeddah circuit

Miami

Dates: 02-04 May
Location: Miami, Miami
Event Name: FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX 2025
Circuit: Miami circuit

Emilia-Romagna

Dates: 16-18 May
Location: Emilia-Romagna, Imola
Event Name: FORMULA 1 AWS GRAN PREMIO DEL MADE IN ITALY E DELL'EMILIA-ROMAGNA 2025
Circuit: Imola circuit