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Oscar Piastri Sounds the War Cry: McLaren Star Eyes Glory in 2025 After Surprise Silverstone Shakedown

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February 13, 2025
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Oscar Piastri Sounds the War Cry: McLaren Star Eyes Glory in 2025 After Surprise Silverstone Shakedown

Oscar Piastri has sent a clear message to his rivals—he’s ready for battle. As McLaren gears up to defend their 2024 Constructors’ Championship, the Australian fired an early warning shot, unveiling the MCL39 in a stunning black-camo livery at Silverstone.

With pre-season testing in Bahrain just around the corner, Piastri got his first taste of McLaren’s latest challenger, and if his reaction is anything to go by, the Woking squad means business.

“It’s Great to Get Behind the Wheel” – Piastri’s First Take on the MCL39

McLaren shocked the F1 world by conducting a surprise shakedown at Silverstone, allowing Piastri to take the MCL39 for its first laps ahead of official testing. The Aussie was immediately impressed, both by the car and its one-time-only black camouflage livery, set to be replaced at the official F1 75 event in London.

“It’s great to get behind the wheel of the MCL39 for the first time ahead of us putting it through its paces in Bahrain,” Piastri said. “The camo livery looks cool, and I’m excited to showcase what we’ll be racing in this season at the official livery reveal next week.”

While the flashy livery turned heads, the real takeaway from Silverstone was McLaren’s confidence heading into 2025.

Piastri: “I Want Much More” – The Hunger for Victory

After scoring two breakthrough wins in 2024, Piastri isn’t satisfied—he’s hungry for more. Now in his third season, he believes McLaren has the momentum to take the fight straight to Red Bull and Ferrari.

“Winning Grands Prix early in my career has given me the taste for success, and I want much more,” he admitted. “As a team, we can take great momentum into 2025 after such a brilliant year in 2024.”

That momentum will be critical, as F1’s top teams prepare for one last showdown before the sport undergoes a major rule change in 2026.

McLaren’s Ultimate Test: Can They Hold Off Red Bull and Ferrari?

McLaren enters the final year of the ground-effect era as the reigning Constructors’ Champion—a title they haven’t held since 1998. But Piastri knows that staying on top will be even harder than getting there.

“The margins at the top are likely to be incredibly tight, but I’m excited by the room for growth after two seasons in the sport.”

With Lando Norris alongside him, McLaren will field one of the most formidable driver pairings on the grid. But with Red Bull, Ferrari, and Mercedes all desperate to snatch back control, the 2025 season is shaping up to be a brutal fight to the finish.

The Final Push Before the Revolution

With the MCL39 hitting the track, Piastri is laser-focused on fine-tuning every aspect of his driving to ensure he hits the ground running in Bahrain. He was quick to thank McLaren’s engineers and mechanics for their relentless off-season grind.

“A big thank you to everyone back at base and trackside for all the hard work that’s been done so far.”

The question now is simple: Will McLaren’s gamble pay off? Or will the likes of Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, and Lewis Hamilton mount a ferocious comeback to deny them?

One thing is certain—Oscar Piastri isn’t backing down. He’s coming for the crown.

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