Formula 1 2026 Season: Launch dates and Testing schedule
Six Formula 1 teams are scheduled to unveil new cars and liveries in the coming weeks, building excitement for the 2026 season. Here’s a breakdown of the confirmed dates and testing plans:
January Launch Events:
* January 19th: Haas will reveal its 2026 livery.
* January 20th: Audi will hold its official team launch as the newest entrant to Formula 1. Honda will also present its power unit, which will be used by Aston Martin. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/audi-launch-date-2026-f1-season.html
* January 22nd: Mercedes will release digital images of its 2026 challenger.
* January 23rd: Alpine will unveil its new car in Barcelona, followed by Ferrari.
February Launches & testing:
* February 2nd: Mercedes will present its 2026 car.
* February 3rd: Williams will reveal its 2026 livery.
* February 8th: Cadillac will showcase its 2026 car. https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/cadillac-f1-launch-date-2026/10554191/
* February 9th: Aston Martin and McLaren, the 2025 Formula 1 World Champions, will both present their 2026 challengers. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/mclaren-launch-date-2026-f1-season.html
Testing Schedule:
* January 26th – 30th: Private testing will take place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
* February 11th – 13th: the first official pre-season test will be held at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir.
* February 18th – 20th: A second pre-season test will also be conducted at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Season Opener:
* march 6th – 8th: The 2026 Formula 1 season will begin with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/f1-2026-calendar-race-dates.html
Cadillac Shakedown:
Cadillac is preparing for its Formula 1 debut and recently completed a shakedown run at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The car featured a predominantly black livery, which is not expected to be the team’s final color scheme.
Date of Report: January 16,2026.
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