F1 LAUNCHES: When will the teams reveal their cars for 2026?

Preparations for the 2026 Formula 1 season are already ramping up, with teams beginning to announce their car launch dates and pre-season testing plans. The 24-round calendar kicks off with the Australian Grand Prix on March 6-8, preceded by three crucial test sessions: Barcelona from January 26-30, and two tests in Bahrain from February 11-13 and February 18-20. Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls, partnering with Ford, were the first to confirm their 2026 unveiling. Their joint launch event, marking Red Bull Ford Powertrains' debut, is scheduled for January 15 in Detroit, Michigan, at Ford's US home. More launch dates are expected to be announced soon.