Presenting the key dates for your diary in the run up to one of the most eagerly awaited Formula One seasons in years…
Confirmed car launches/roll-outs
| TEAM | CHASSIS (POWER UNIT) | DATE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sauber | C36 (Ferrari) | February 20 | Online |
| Renault | R.S.17 (Renault) | February 21 | London, UK |
| Force India | VJM10 (Mercedes) | February 22 | Silverstone, UK |
| Mercedes | W08 EQ Power+ (Mercedes) | February 23 | Silverstone, UK |
| Ferrari | SF70H (Ferrari) | February 24 | Fiorano, Italy |
| McLaren | MCL32 (Honda) | February 24 | Woking, UK |
| Williams | FW40 (Mercedes) | February 25 | Online |
| Red Bull | RB13 (TAG Heuer) | February 26 | Online |
| Haas | VF-17 (Ferrari) | February 26 | Online |
| Toro Rosso | STR12 (Renault) | February 26 | Barcelona, Spain |
Pre-season testing
| VENUE | DATES |
|---|---|
| Barcelona, Spain | February 27 - March 2 |
| Barcelona, Spain | March 7 - 10 |
Be sure to check back to Formula1.com regularly for extensive coverage of launches and winter testing.
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