Formula 1 2018 car launch & testing schedule
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Alfa Romeo Sauber unveiled their new partnership livery in December - on an old car
Formula 1 teams are putting the final touches to their new cars before the first race in Australia on 25 March.
And this year they will all have a different look, as 'halo' cockpit protection becomes a requirement.
The teams kick-off pre-season testing at Barcelona in Spain on 26 February before returning for a second session in March.
There will be live BBC Sport text commentary on all eight days of the two tests.
2018 team car launches
Date | Team | Launch venue |
|---|---|---|
Williams | Online | |
Haas | Online | |
Red Bull | Online | |
Renault | Online | |
Sauber | Online | |
Ferrari | Maranello | |
Mercedes | Silverstone | |
Toro Rosso | Online | |
McLaren | Online | |
Feb 26 | Force India | Barcelona (testing) |
Further car launch dates will be added here when they are announced | ||
F1's new machines
Barcelona testing schedule
Circuit de Catalunya
Monday, 26 February - Thursday, 1 March 2018
Tuesday, 6 March - Friday, 9 March 2018
The halo cockpit protection was tested across 2016 and 2017 following recent fatal injuries to racing drivers