In 2025, Formula 1 teams will unveil their new cars, each with a distinct name and identity. This marks the final year under the current set of technical regulations, and while some teams have already confirmed their chassis names, others remain to be announced. Here's a look at the confirmed and predicted chassis names for 2025.
McLaren – MCL39 (TBC)
McLaren made a break from their usual naming convention in 2023 when they named their car the MCL60 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the team’s founding by Bruce McLaren. In 2024, they returned to tradition with the MCL38, skipping MCL37 altogether. It's expected that their 2025 car will be named MCL39, following the standard format of the team’s initials and chassis number.
Ferrari – (TBC)
Ferrari is known for keeping their car names under wraps until the official announcement. While they’ve followed the same naming convention for the past two seasons with the SF-23 and SF-24, it’s anyone’s guess what their 2025 car will be named. The Scuderia has surprised fans in the past, and we can expect more of the same in 2025.
Red Bull – RB21
Red Bull has traditionally kept their car names simple, using the "RB" prefix followed by the car's iteration number. Their 2025 car is expected to continue this trend with the name RB21. The team had previously deviated from this naming system in 2021, when the expected RB17 was actually named the RB16B. However, the RB17 hypercar exists separately from their Formula 1 project.
Mercedes – W16 (TBC)
Mercedes is expected to stick with its longstanding tradition of using the “W” designation for its cars, representing "Wagen" (car in German). The first car in this line was the W01 in 2010. While the name for their 2025 chassis is still to be confirmed, many anticipate it will be the W16, continuing the Mercedes' naming conventions.
Aston Martin – AMR25
Aston Martin is known for its consistent naming approach, using the "AMR" prefix followed by the chassis year. The team’s 2025 car is expected to be the AMR25. This naming convention was established after the team’s 2021 debut, and it is unlikely to change anytime soon.
Alpine – A525
Alpine has confirmed that their 2025 car will follow their standard naming scheme. Their naming system combines the codename of their Formula 1 project (A500) with the year number. For 2025, their car will be named the A525, following this established format.
Haas – VF-25 (TBC)
Haas has not yet officially confirmed the name for their 2025 car, but it’s expected to be the VF-25. The VF designation has been a part of Haas’ naming convention since their entry into Formula 1. This follows the tradition set by the VF-16 and other VF-numbered cars, which was inspired by the team’s founder Gene Haas’ company, Haas Automation.
Racing Bulls – VCARB 02 (TBC)
Although not officially confirmed, Racing Bulls is likely to adopt the name VCARB 02 for their 2025 car. This follows the rebrand from Toro Rosso to AlphaTauri, where they used the AT naming convention. Their 2024 car was named VCARB 01, so it makes sense that the 2025 car would continue the VCARB series.
Williams – FW47
Williams has a longstanding tradition of naming their cars with the FW prefix, followed by the chassis number. The FW47 will be the team’s 2025 car. Williams’ naming convention has remained largely consistent throughout their history, and this is expected to continue in the upcoming season.
Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber – C45 (TBC)
Sauber’s first Formula 1 car was named the C12, and they have continued with the “C” naming convention. With Audi taking over Sauber in 2026, it’s likely that their 2025 car will be named the C45. The "C" in their chassis names is a tribute to team founder Peter Sauber’s wife, Christine, and the C45 would be the final car before Audi’s takeover.
In summary, while some teams have already confirmed their 2025 chassis names, others are still keeping them under wraps. However, most teams will stick to the traditional naming conventions that have served them well in the past. As the 2025 Formula 1 season draws closer, more teams will reveal their official car names, and fans will be eager to see how these new machines will perform on the track.