All the key pre-season dates for F1 2026

The 2026 Formula 1 season countdown is officially underway, with crucial pre-season dates now confirmed. Red Bull and Racing Bulls will jointly launch their liveries with Ford on January 15 in Detroit. Audi is set for their debut season launch on January 20 in Berlin, while Honda unveils its new power unit in Tokyo, partnering Aston Martin. Alpine, Haas, and Ferrari all plan car reveals on January 23. Pre-season testing includes a private session in Barcelona (January 26-30) and two tests in Bahrain (February 11-13 and February 18-20). Cadillac will debut their livery via a Super Bowl advert on February 8, with Aston Martin launching the AMR26 on February 9. The season kicks off with the Australian Grand Prix on March 6-8.