Ranking every livery from the season launch, Sauber unveils final car before Audi takeover, and other big updates

Ranking every livery from the season launch

The 2025 F1 season began with all 10 teams revealing their liveries at a high-energy event in London. Aston Martin’s design was criticized for its awkward black sidepods, while Red Bull stuck to its usual look with minimal changes. Alpine made a strong comeback with a bold mix of blue and pink, and Racing Bulls stole the show with a striking white design featuring classic Red Bull elements. McLaren stayed the same, and Ferrari added more white for its sponsor.

Click here to read the full article by Jake Boxall-Legge (motorsport.com)

‍

Sauber unveils final car before Audi takeover

Sauber revealed the C45, its last F1 car, before becoming Audi’s works team. The car has a new aerodynamic design, improved cooling, and updated suspension to compete better in the midfield. Technical director James Key said they have made the car lighter and will add more upgrades early in the season. The C45 will be tested in Bahrain before racing for the first time in Melbourne on 16 March.

Click here to read the full article by Balazs Szabo (f1technical.net)

‍

First look at Ferrari SF-25

Ferrari's 2025 SF-25 ran on track for the first time at Fiorano on Wednesday morning with Charles Leclerc driving. The car was revealed the night before at London’s O2, where Ferrari first showed its livery on a display model before sharing official images. Both Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton will drive it for a 200km shakedown before testing begins in Bahrain next week. Ferrari signed Hamilton for 2025 after tough seasons with Mercedes, hoping to do better after losing the 2024 title fight to McLaren.

Click here to read the full article by Lewis Duncan (crash.net)

‍

Williams goes big with FW47 launch

Williams went big for the launch of its 2025 F1 car. The Silverstone event for the FW47 shows how far the team has come since last year, when it was barely ready for testing. This time, Williams is so prepared that it has already shaken down the car and unveiled it with a special one-off livery.

‍

Can you attend every race for under $40K?

Is it possible to see every F1 race for under $40,000? If you've ever wondered about the cost of attending every F1 race in a season—or even just a single one—popular F1 photographer Kym Illman has some insights. But you'll also want to keep an eye on the cheapest and most expensive races this season.