Formula One (F1) teams typically unveil their new cars before the season starts in March. Each team reveals the car at different times, but it is a highly anticipated event in the lead-up to the season.
The new cars often feature updates and improvements to the previous year’s model, as teams look to gain advantage over their competitors. The launch of a new car is a significant moment for the team and is often accompanied by a presentation or event for the fans and media.
It is important to note that the specific timing of a car release can change from year to year and is subject to = factors such as testing schedules and changes to the F1 calendar.
All ten teams competing in the Formula One World Championship unveil their new cars ahead of the start of the season. The launch date of each team is:
- Haas F1 Team – January 31
- Red Bull Racing – February 3
- Williams Racing – February 6
- Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN – February 7
- Scuderia AlphaTauri – February 11
- Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One Team – February 13
- McLaren F1 Team – February 13
- Scuderia Ferrari – Februry 14
- Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team – February 15
- Alpine F1 Team – February 16
Red Bull Racing, last year’s champion of both the Driver’s and Constructor’s Championship, unveiled their new car, the RB19, on February 3. The team has a strong track record of success in Formula One, and this new car is expected to be a strong contender for the championship for the third year in a row. During their launch they also released that Ford willl be the new partner for Red Bull Racing this year. Ford has been in F1 before and actually battled toe-to-toe with Ferrari in 1967.
Details about the RB19’s design, technical specifications, and performance capabilities are usually revealed during the launch event or through subsequent interviews with the team’s technical personnel. It’s important to note that the exact information about the new car can change as the season progresses and the team makes updates and improvements.
Max Verstappen, last year’s winner, mentioned that some of this year’s changes include different tires and some subtle aerodynamic changes, as the regulations this year are a little different. Since the offseason is brief, physical preparation will be a top priority up until the preseason test. Before the opening round in Bahrain, only one preseason test is available. The driver stressed the significance of the brief adjustment phase both he and Max Verstappen will have with their new workplace.
Another launch that F1 fans are excited about is Mercedes AMG on February 15. After having a bad year last year, people would like to know if the dynasty is truly over or if last year’s performance was an outlier. It would be interesting to see a three-way battle for first place between Mercedes, Ferrari and, of course, Red Bull. If you’d like to start the season with a head start make sure to check out the reality series on Netflix: Drive to Survive. Season 5 will be released February 24, nearly a month before the F1 season kicks off on March 20.