2016 car launch and pre-season testing schedule
The new Haas F1 Team have become the latest team to confirm the launch date of their 2016 challenger, revealing that the covers will come off the as-yet unnamed machine on the opening morning of the first pre-season test at Barcelona on February 22. Here are the other key dates for your diary as it stands…
Confirmed car launches/roll-outs
| TEAM | CHASSIS (POWER UNIT) | DATE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bull | RB12 (TAG Heuer) | February 17 (livery only) | London, UK |
| McLaren | MP4-31 (Honda) | February 21 | Online |
| Haas | TBC (Ferrari) | February 22 | Barcelona, Spain |
| Marussia | TBC (Mercedes) | February 22 | Barcelona, Spain |
| Sauber | C35 (Ferrari) | March 1 | Barcelona, Spain |
Pre-season testing
| VENUE | DATES |
|---|---|
| Barcelona, Spain | February 22 - 25 |
| Barcelona, Spain | March 1 - 4 |
Be sure to check back to Formula1.com regularly for extensive coverage of launches and winter testing.
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