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Force India to unveil new car in Barcelona pit lane

Force India have become the latest team to confirm the launch date of their 2016 challenger, revealing that the Mercedes-powered VJM09 will break cover in the Barcelona pit lane on the opening morning of the first pre-season test at Barcelona on February 22. Toro Rosso, meanwhile, are expected to officially launch their new car on February 29, with the Ferrari-powered machine running in a temporary test livery until then. Here are the other key dates for your diary as it stands…

Confirmed car launches/roll-outs

TEAMCHASSIS (POWER UNIT)DATEVENUE
RenaultR.S.16 (Renault)February 3Paris, France
Red BullRB12 (TAG Heuer)February 17 (livery only)London, UK
FerrariTBC (Ferrari)February 19Online
McLarenMP4-31 (Honda)February 21Online
HaasTBC (Ferrari)February 22Barcelona, Spain
ManorMRT05 (Mercedes)February 22Barcelona, Spain
Force IndiaVJM09 (Mercedes)February 22Barcelona, Spain
Toro RossoSTR11 (Ferrari)February 29 (official)Barcelona, Spain
SauberC35 (Ferrari)March 1Barcelona, Spain

Pre-season testing

VENUEDATES
Barcelona, SpainFebruary 22 - 25
Barcelona, SpainMarch 1 - 4

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