Ferrari confirm launch date for 2026 campaign

Ferrari is set to launch its 2026 Formula 1 campaign on January 23, just three days ahead of private pre-season testing in Barcelona. Team Principal Fred Vasseur confirmed the date, noting it coincides with similar events from Alpine and Haas. Vasseur emphasized an "aggressive" development strategy for the new 2026 regulations, aiming to finalize car assembly right before the launch to maximize development time. Following a challenging 2025 season where they finished fourth without wins, Ferrari is keen to bounce back. The Scuderia will retain its driver pairing of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton for the upcoming campaign.