Red Bull leads F1 2026 car launches, Ferrari latest to make announcement

Red Bull Racing's 2026 launch will take place on January 15, this website was the first to reveal back in October. The event will take place in Detroit, Michigan, the home of Ford. Entering the new regulation cycle, the Austrian team will use an in-house power unit created in collaboration with the brand.

Racing Bulls' 2026 challenger will also be presented at the same event in the United States.

Getting ready for its debut year, Audi is set to present its car on January 20 in Berlin. A day later, fans can also see the car in the German capital. In 2026, the team will also use its own power unit.

A rival power unit manufacturer will have its standalone launch in Tokyo. Honda's event will take place on the same day in the Japanese capital. Starting next year, they will supply engines for Aston Martin.

Three teams opted for their car launch to take place on January 23. Ferrari was the latest to announce the date. The Scuderia's event will once again be at the Fiorano track.

Alpine's event will take place in Barcelona before pre-season testing begins in the city. Haas' livery will be revealed through an online event.

For European fans, that will be February 9, as the 11th team on the grid, Cadillac, will reveal its livery during the half-time of the 2026 Super Bowl.

The car designed by Adrian Newey will be launched on February 9, after the conclusion of the first pre-season test days in Barcelona.

Currently, there are three teams without a confirmed launch date for the 2026 season.

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