Under wraps - the 2013 launch schedule 11 Jan 2013
The 2013 FIA Formula One World Championship gets underway with the 2013 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne's Albert Park on March 15-17. But before the racing can begin, each of the teams will be unveiling their new car, starting with Lotus on the evening of Monday, January 28. Here are some important dates for your diary in the weeks leading up to the new season...
2013 car launches
| Team (Car) | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Lotus (E21) | January 28 | Enstone, UK |
| McLaren (MP4-28) | January 31 | Woking, UK |
| Ferrari (F138) | February 1 | Maranello, Italy |
| Force India (VJM06) | February 1 | Silverstone, UK |
| Sauber (C32) | February 2 | Hinwil, Switzerland |
| Red Bull (RB9) | February 3 | Milton Keynes, UK |
| Mercedes (F1 W04) | February 4 | Jerez, Spain |
| Toro Rosso (STR8) | February 4 | Jerez, Spain |
| Caterham (CT03) | February 5 | Jerez, Spain |
| Marussia (MR02) | February 5 | Jerez, Spain |
| Williams (FW35) | February 19 | Barcelona, Spain |
Pre-season testing
| Venue | Provisional dates |
|---|---|
| Jerez, Spain | February 5-8 |
| Barcelona, Spain | February 19-22 |
| Barcelona, Spain | February 28-March 3 |
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