In this era of smartphones, it seems like anything is possible – and I mean anything. By mistake, and ahead of time, the new Aston Martin AMR25, which Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will pilot this season, has been leaked. The official presentation is scheduled for this Sunday, February 23, but it appears the recording of the event has already been made, as the car is en route to Bahrain, where the preseason tests will be held from February 26 to 28.
An X account, Aston Martin F1 News, which is not affiliated with the team, has posted a clip claiming to show the car with its new 2025 livery. However, it’s not easy to get a detailed look. The car in the video doesn’t appear to be the same one that was showcased at the O2 in London, which was an AMR24 with the new livery, featuring Maaden’s sponsorship and a target on the intake. This one seems different, particularly on the side and pontoons, with inverted entries and new rearview mirrors that resemble a Mercedes-style wing.
The front of the car, or “morro,” is narrow and pointed, unlike the ones seen in previous years. It seems like the team might have accidentally leaked the car online. The new design features a unique shape, with the pontoons finished in an inverted wing, similar to the Red Bull style. If this is indeed the new AMR25, it would be a significant departure from the 2024 model, which didn’t perform well, as Alonso mentioned to Spanish media in London on Tuesday.
With all the caveats that come with an unofficial video, the narrow nose, different shape, and pontoons suggest that this could be Fernando Alonso’s car for the new season. If that’s the case, it would be a notable improvement over the 2024 model, which had a disappointing performance. As we await the official presentation, fans are eagerly speculating about the new car’s features and potential performance.
