Black Friday is the one weekend where F1’s team kit gets treated like a midfield tyre strategy: aggressive, fast, and often worth it. If you’ve been eyeing a new jacket, the 2025 stock clear-out has already started, and there are some genuinely sharp prices before the main wave hits later this month.
Here’s where the value is landing early—and where to wait for better.
Ferrari: the red hot early-bird
The official Ferrari store rarely joins the Black Friday circus, but the official F1 Store tends to do the heavy lifting with discounts on many of the same pieces.
– Reversible team jacket: down from £255 to £158 in an early cut. That’s the standout if you want proper teamwear without the full sticker shock.
– Soft shell jacket: £50 off, the lowest it’s been across the 2025 season.
– Lewis Hamilton Ferrari caps: £27 (down from £45).
– Team polos: now £53 (from £75).
Expect the deeper drops—up to around 60%—to land closer to Monday 24 November, with the full Black Friday hit on Friday 28 November. If you’re after specific sizes in that reversible jacket, don’t wait. They go first.
Red Bull: Castore’s clear-out does the heavy lifting
Red Bull’s best early bargains aren’t on the usual F1 channels—they’re on Castore’s own site, where last season’s pages are a gold mine when they want to shift stock.
– Red Bull jacket: £110 down to £33.
– Max Verstappen hoodies: £68 to £20.
– Softshell teamwear jackets: £140 to £42.
Castore has history here. When they discount, they really discount. If you’re not fussed about the latest spec zip pull or a tiny sponsor graphic tweak, this is the move. The official F1 Store will also run RB deals later this month, but the Castore clear-out is already doing serious damage.
McLaren: the best cheap polos on the grid
McLaren’s “deal of the week” approach is the tease before their proper Black Friday drop. Right now, it’s delivering the cheapest mainstream team polos anywhere:
– Team polos: £20 (usually £65).
That’s a ridiculous price for official kit and probably the easiest buy of the lot if you’re a Norris or Piastri fan. Expect jackets, hoodies and memorabilia to follow on the official F1 Store as Black Friday week kicks off, and keep an eye on any Lando-branded lifestyle lines too—they usually get swept into the promo window.
Mercedes: Adidas brings the volume
Adidas is one of the sport’s most aggressive Black Friday players, and that usually makes Mercedes’ shop the broadest, if not always the deepest, in terms of cuts.
– Teamwear polo: £60 (down from £85).
– Adidas Mercedes trainers: £40 (from £60).
– Smaller drops on tracksuits, tees and caps already live.
This is typically a two-stage play: early reductions now, then site-wide coupon codes layered on top during the week of Black Friday. If you see a code, check if it stacks—some do, some don’t. And when it does, that’s your green light.
Timing, tactics, and what to watch
– The big wave: Monday 24 November for early week drops, with Black Friday itself on Friday 28 November bringing the loudest numbers (and the fastest sell-outs).
– Sizes vanish first: Mediums and larges go early. If you’re in that band and you’ve found your fit, don’t get cute and wait five days for another fiver off.
– Returns and fit: Teamwear fits can run trim. If you’re new to a brand (Castore, Puma, Adidas), skim a size guide before you pull the trigger.
– Bundles: The F1 Store often nudges extra savings at checkout when you add a cap to a polo or a tee to a jacket. It’s not always advertised.
Fast picks right now
– Ferrari reversible team jacket at £158: premium feel, real saving, low risk on future drops.
– McLaren team polos at £20: best pound-for-pound buy on the board.
– Red Bull Castore softshell at £42: proper kit at supermarket money.
– Hamilton Ferrari cap at £27: likely to be gift-list rocket fuel this winter.
One last note: 2025 stock can be streaky. The teams like to protect the newest lines, but the end-of-season tidy-up is where loyal fans quietly win. Whether you’re dressing for a chilly March in Melbourne or just building a collection one sensible bargain at a time, the smart money is moving now—and keeping some powder dry for the last Friday of the month.
Prices correct at time of writing. Stock moves fast; don’t be shocked if your size disappears between refreshes.
