McLaren F1 Teases Upcoming Announcement With Cryptic Instagram Post

Nov 23, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; McLaren Formula 1 Team driver Oscar Piastri of Australia (81) drives during the Las Vegas Grand Prix at the Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images
Nov 23, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; McLaren Formula 1 Team driver Oscar Piastri of Australia (81) drives during the Las Vegas Grand Prix at the Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images | Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

McLaren Formula 1 team has been creating quite the noise with its latest Instagram post, leaving fans anxious and curious about what's in store. The post, shared earlier today, hints at an announcement tomorrow.

The image is dark, with abstract geometric patterns and McLaren's well-known papaya swoosh in the centre of the image. This design has everyone speculating about what this could mean for the Woking squad.

A particular part that caught everyone's attention within the design is the appearance of the date "02.13.25". It's likely that this points toward an announcement scheduled for tomorrow, February 13th. With the next racing season approaching, many fans are theorizing that it could relate to the 2025 F1 car's new livery. However, teams are releasing their liveries for this coming season at the F175 event on February 18th, so it's likely that this instead teases the team's new race suit.

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The team had a very successful 2024 season, winning the constructors' championship and being led by talented drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Their principal, Andrea Stella, who took the helm in 2023, is pushing innovation and promises a brave level of development this season. Stella's focus has been on combining technical growth with strong partnerships, as seen in deals with Reiss and the 2025 partnership with Allwyn.

As the countdown to the announcement date ticks down, we're all left guessing about what McLaren might reveal. Whether it is a new livery, a fresh sponsor, or a new racing suit, McLaren's teaser is keeping everyone interested with the post collecting almost 80,000 likes at the time of writing.

I love this time of year.


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Alex Harrington
ALEX HARRINGTON

Alex is the editor-in-chief of F1 editorial. He fell in love with F1 at the young age of 7 after hearing the scream of naturally aspirated V10s echo through his grandparents' lounge. That year he watched as Michael Schumacher took home his fifth championship win with Ferrari, and has been unable to look away since. 

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