2018 car launch and pre-season testing schedule

Presenting the key dates for your diary in the run up to one of the most eagerly awaited Formula 1 seasons in years…
Confirmed car launches/roll-outs
| TEAM CHASSIS | (POWER UNIT) | DATE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haas | VF-18 (Ferrari) | February 14 | Online |
| Williams | FW41 (Mercedes) | February 15 | London, UK |
| Red Bull | RB14 (TAG Heuer) | February 19 | Online/Silverstone, UK |
| Sauber | C37 (Ferrari) | February 20 | Online |
| Renault | R.S.18 (Renault) | February 20 | Online |
| Ferrari | SF71H (Ferrari) | February 22 | Online |
| Mercedes | W09 (Mercedes) | February 22 | Silverstone, UK |
| McLaren | MCL33 (Renault) | February 23 | Spain |
| Toro Rosso | STR13 (Honda) | February 26 | Barcelona, Spain |
| Force India | VJM11 (Mercedes) | February 26 | Barcelona, Spain |
Pre-season testing
| VENUE | DATES |
|---|---|
| Barcelona, Spain | February 26 - March 1 |
| Barcelona, Spain | March 6 - 9 |
Be sure to check back to Formula1.com regularly for extensive coverage of launches and winter testing.
To view complete details of the 2019 Formula 1 schedule, click here.
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