F1 2025 Liveries Ranked: The Best & The Worst

10. KICK Sauber C45

Kick Sauber have unveiled the C45 for the 2025 season at the star-studded F1 75 Live launch event, featurig a dazzling new fluorescent green and black livery. Following a disappointing 2024 campaign, they’ll be hoping for a stronger 2025 with an all-new driver pairing of Nico Hülkenberg and rookie Gabriel Bortoleto as they prepare for their transition to Audi’s works team in 2026. Despite the bold colour choice, the livery feels underwhelming.

The green and black contrast is abrupt rather than stylish, making it look like a half-finished concept. Under daylight, the livery lacks depth, but Bahrain at night can make any car look a little more exciting. The only element that truly stands out is the Stake logo, which is great for sponsors but does little to enhance the overall design. A bold attempt, but it ultimately fails to leave a lasting impression.

9. Red Bull Racing RB21

The RB21 sticks with the dark blue, racing red, and vivid yellow color scheme that has defined Red Bull for years. The livery is instantly recognisable, but at this point, it feels like a champion coasting on past success rather than innovating. It’s not bad, but it’s stale. While the consistency strengthens their branding, after years of dominance, they could afford to shake things up instead of coasting on past designs. Even under the lights of Bahrain, the RB21 looks identical to its predecessors. While the brand consistency is undeniable, the lack of change leaves fans wondering if Red Bull will ever take a risk with their visuals—unlike their aggressive approach on track

8. Haas VF-25

Haas is celebrating its 10th year in Formula 1, marking the milestone with an updated livery for the VF-25. The design keeps its signature red, white, and black scheme, offering an evolution rather than a revolution. The livery was revealed alongside a nod to Haas’ American roots, featuring a special video tribute and a partnership expansion with MoneyGram, Haas Automation, and other key sponsors.

Under natural light, it does stand out a bit more, but in a year of celebration, the design feels a bit too reserved. If F1 teams had report cards, this would be a B-minus, good effort, but not winning any prizes. It’s a step in the right direction, but still needs something extra to stand out.

7. Aston Martin AMR25

Aston Martin unveiled the AMR25 following a mixed 2024 season, hoping their latest challenger will bring them closer to the front. Their signature British Racing Green remains untouched, and while it’s undeniably classic, it lacks the kind of evolution that makes a livery feel fresh and exciting. The AMR25 closely resembles its predecessor, with only minor refinements to its detailing and sponsor placements. The yellow accents try to add contrast, but under real-world lighting, the car looks flat and uninspired. Aston Martin has focused on making the AMR25 a more driveable car, but visually, it doesn’t quite match the ambition of the engineering beneath the bodywork. The livery remains one of the more conservative on the grid, and while it’s elegant, it’s not the head-turner it could be.

6. Williams FW47

Williams has entered 2025 with a renewed sense of purpose, unveiling the FW47 in a livery that blends tradition with modernity. The gradient transition from traditional Williams navy at the front to Atlassian’s signature blue on the engine cover symbolizes the team’s ambitions to evolve and reclaim its place at the front of the grid. Sponsor integration is clean, and the design feels modern.

Under the lights in Bahrain, it looks even better than expected, but it’s still missing that one defining feature to make it truly stand out. The white and blue detailing pays homage to past Williams designs, ensuring a sense of continuity while introducing an evolved aesthetic. Under the lights in Bahrain, the FW47 looks striking, and with a new driver lineup featuring Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, Williams seems determined to make a statement on and off the track.

5. Mercedes-AMG W16

Mercedes enters 2025 with its youngest driver pairing in history: George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. However, the W16’s livery lacks commitment, caught between the all-black dominance of recent years and the legacy of Mercedes’ classic silver. The W16 rolled out in a sleek but familiar black and silver design, with Petronas teal accents continuing to provide contrast. Despite the modern execution, it lacks the bold refresh that fans might have hoped for.

The Petronas teal accents help, but this car doesn’t look as aggressive as past designs. Under the track lighting in Bahrain, the glossy finish couldn’t mask how easily the dark tones blended into the asphalt, dulling the car’s presence. The dark elements blend too much into the surroundings, making it less imposing than previous iterations.

Mercedes has positioned itself as a contender to return to winning ways, but the livery doesn’t carry the same visual impact as their championship-winning years. With a young lineup leading the team into a new chapter, a bolder visual identity could have signaled a true reset for Mercedes

4. McLaren MCL39

McLaren unveiled the MCL39 at F1 75 Live, showcasing a refined evolution of their title-winning livery. The papaya and black color scheme remains iconic, now featuring subtle anthracite and teal accents to honor the team’s history of carrying over design elements after a championship win. It’s aggressive, streamlined, and one of the most recognisable cars on the grid. A prime example of how to refresh a livery without losing identity.

Following its track debut at Silverstone with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the MCL39’s livery blends legacy and modernity, incorporating elements from the geometric camouflage livery seen earlier in the season. Under natural lighting, the papaya absolutely pops, while the anthracite sections add an aggressive, contemporary feel.

3. Ferrari SF-25

Ferrari has revealed the SF-25, refining its signature Racing Red with a deeper shade and a matte finish. The new look pays tribute to the team’s history while adding a modern edge, with a bold white band that adds contrast and enhances the car’s sleek, aggressive profile. Unlike some teams that stick to tradition out of complacency, Ferrari refines tradition with purpose.

The SF-25 is a statement of power and heritage, balancing its classic aesthetic with fresh details that elevate its presence on the grid. Small refinements make the SF-25 look even sharper, proving that when your livery is already legendary, you don’t need to reinvent it, just perfect it.

Under the Bahrain sun, the matte Racing Red contrasts beautifully with glossy red and white accents, reinforcing Ferrari’s commitment to both heritage and innovation. The fully red wheels and crisp white numbering on Leclerc and Hamilton’s cars complete the livery’s sharp, aggressive aesthetic. Red Bull plays it safe and looks stagnant; Ferrari plays it safe and looks untouchable.

2. Alpine A525

BWT Alpine kickstarted their 2025 campaign with a livery that seamlessly blends Alpine blue with BWT’s world-famous pink, creating a striking and unique look. The A525’s design exudes confidence, reflecting the team’s ambition for the season ahead.

The livery was revealed alongside a host of new sponsors, including Eni and MSC, further strengthening Alpine’s presence on the grid. The combination of colors ensures the car is immediately recognisable, standing out amongst more conventional designs. It’s refreshing, different, and feels confident.

Under the Bahrain floodlights, this livery absolutely shines, proving that bold color choices can pay off. With Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan leading the charge for Alpine in 2025, the team is aiming to take a step forward after a mixed 2024 campaign. 

1. Visa Cash App RB 02 (Racing Bulls)

Visa Cash App Racing Bulls (VCARB) unveiled a fresh new look at F1 75 Live, drawing a clear distinction from their AlphaTauri days. The team has fully embraced a striking all-white livery, featuring the Visa brandmark prominently on the car. The clean white base with blue elements is sleek, modern, and instantly recognisable, making it one of the most eye-catching designs on the grid. It’s a complete departure from the darker AlphaTauri days, giving VCARB a fresh identity that demands attention.

This is how you make an impact. Some liveries thrive in motion, and under the lights of Bahrain, this one looks even better on track than in press images. It’s fresh, modern, and unmistakable. In a year when some teams have struggled to balance identity and innovation, Racing Bulls have set the standard for how to execute a bold redesign without overcomplicating it.

Now that we’ve seen the cars on track, the pecking order for liveries is clearer. Some teams made a statement, others fine-tuned an already strong identity, and a few look like an after-thought. Testing in Bahrain showed that some liveries thrive under the desert sun, while others fade into the background. Kick Sauber’s C45, despite its fluorescent green highlights, hasn’t quite delivered the impact expected from such a drastic change. Racing Bulls and Alpine showed how to own a look, while Red Bull proved that even champions can be predictable.

Why Do Liveries Matter? In Formula 1, a great livery is more than just a colour scheme, it’s a brand statement, a psychological edge, and sometimes even a marketing powerhouse. The best designs capture attention before the race even begins, while the worst ones are forgotten before the lights go out. They set the tone for a team’s presence on and off the track. The best ones become iconic, the worst ones become memes.

What’s your verdict? Who has the best livery, and which team needs a redesign ASAP? Let us know!