F1 teams have unveiled brand-new helmet designs and 2025 team liveries
British GP 2025: New helmets and Formula 1 liveries take center stage at Silverstone Circuit
As over 500,000 fans attend the 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, this iconic Formula 1 race weekend becomes much more than just a competition—it’s a celebration of British motorsport history, national pride, and cutting-edge car and helmet design innovation. This year, six drivers and multiple teams have unveiled brand-new F1 helmet designs and striking 2025 team liveries, raising the spectacle both on and off the track.
With Lando Norris pushing to close a 15-point championship gap to McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, and Lewis Hamilton making his British GP debut driving the Ferrari SF-23, the home heroes have plenty to race for. Meanwhile, British drivers George Russell, Alex Albon, and rookie Oliver Bearman add extra excitement to the Silverstone crowd, while Max Verstappen faces mounting pressure to defend his 2025 Formula 1 World Championship hopes and maintain his Red Bull seat.
Hamilton, aiming for an unprecedented 10th British Grand Prix victory at Silverstone and his 13th consecutive podium finish, started strong by topping Friday’s FP1 session. With momentum building, fans and pundits alike focus on the race—and on the bold new car liveries and helmet designs grabbing headlines this weekend.
McLaren’s 2025 Chrome Revival livery at the British GP
McLaren has returned to a dazzling chrome-themed livery for the MCL39 car in 2025, dubbed “Legacy at Speed,” which pays tribute to the team’s mid-2000s aesthetics while highlighting its ongoing partnership with Google Chrome. This marks McLaren’s third consecutive year featuring chrome at Silverstone, with reflective surfaces applied to key aerodynamic areas, blending nostalgia with modern F1 technology.
Both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will sport matching black race suits with chrome numbering, perfectly complementing the new livery. With both drivers in excellent form, McLaren eyes a historic home race 1-2 finish at the British Grand Prix 2025, a result that would electrify their British fanbase.
Lando Norris debuts vibrant British GP 2025 helmet design
At his home Grand Prix, Norris unveiled a new fluorescent yellow and black abstract swirl helmet, decorated with multiple Union Jack motifs celebrating British pride. The design also features a futuristic silver reflective visor rimmed with dark teal, coordinating with McLaren’s chrome livery. This helmet design perfectly fuses modern Formula 1 helmet aesthetics with personal identity, befitting Norris as a championship contender on home soil.
Mercedes-AMG Petronas 2025 British GP orange tribute livery and helmet designs
Mercedes showcased subtle yet symbolic changes in their 2025 Silverstone livery, featuring bright orange stars replacing traditional red ones—except for the red star honoring team legend Niki Lauda, whose legacy as non-executive chairman remains highly respected.
These visual updates coincide with the debut of the Mercedes CONCEPT AMG GT XX electric hypercar boasting 1,360 horsepower. Even the official F1 safety car adopts the orange theme, signaling Mercedes’ commitment to performance innovation and sustainability.
George Russell’s custom helmet design at Silverstone British GP 2025
After a heartbreaking mechanical failure in 2024, George Russell returns to Silverstone seeking redemption. His new custom helmet reflects the Mercedes 2025 orange theme, integrating orange accents into his signature blue color scheme. The design includes a faded British flag on the rear and highlights Russell’s driver number #63 with subtle orange framing—a perfect tribute to his determination for a first British GP win.
Kimi Antonelli’s futuristic Mercedes helmet design for the 2025 British Grand Prix
Rising star Kimi Antonelli embraces the Mercedes orange theme with a bold new helmet combining orange, chrome, and black in a futuristic style reminiscent of Ron Dennis-era McLaren helmets. The visor features an electric blend of yellow, orange, and deep red over exposed carbon fiber, symbolizing the lightweight technology core to modern Formula 1 engineering.
Williams’ subtle yet symbolic 2025 British GP livery update
Williams brought subtle refinements to their British GP 2025 livery, with new red and white striping around the nosecone and monocoque as a quiet tribute to their Grove, UK base and British motorsport heritage. Sitting ninth in the driver standings, Alex Albon looks to capitalize on this homecoming event, while Williams sits fifth in the constructors’ championship despite some recent reliability issues.
Alex Albon’s heartwarming new helmet design at Silverstone 2025
Albon’s new helmet features a smooth matte blue-to-white gradient with childlike cartoon drawings of kids named "Tate" and "Shinho," symbolizing the support behind his recent comeback. Decorated with clouds, stars, peace signs, and the phrase “FOR YOU” in fluffy cloud lettering, Albon’s helmet is a heartfelt tribute as he chases a third straight points finish at the British GP.
Carlos Sainz debuts camouflage-style Williams helmet for Silverstone 2025
Carlos Sainz’s Williams helmet features a blue and white camouflage design referencing Silverstone’s WWII airfield history. With prominent sponsor logos like Duracell and Estrella Galicia, Sainz’s #55 is complemented by a rear-facing Union Jack and a red star, symbolizing stealth and patriotism as he prepares for his first British GP in Williams colors.
Racing Bulls’ street-art inspired livery at the 2025 British Grand Prix
Racing Bulls partnered with Nigerian-British graffiti artist Olaolu Slawn and fashion brand HUGO to unveil a wildly creative, street-art-inspired livery for the white VCARB 02. Covered with hand-drawn cartoon eyes and graffiti-style artwork, even the drivers’ suits and paddock gear reflect this bold artistic fusion of motorsport and fashion. Following their Miami pink livery, Racing Bulls continue pushing boundaries in Formula 1 branding and design innovation.
As the 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone roars to life, the race is fiercely competitive, the stakes are sky-high, and the helmet and car livery designs are unforgettable. From McLaren’s chrome revival and Mercedes’ orange tribute to artistic revolutions and heartfelt personal helmet tributes, this weekend’s Formula 1 spectacle combines racing glory with next-level visual storytelling.
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