With two drivers both believing they are ready to win a world championship, McLaren is no longer carrying the underdog tag.

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,

MCL39 on Thursday, but in a camouflaged livery. Why are F1 teams introducing their cars in temporary colour schemes?