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
| TEAM | CHASSIS (POWER UNIT) | DATE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renault | R.S.16 (Renault) | February 3 | Paris, France |
| Red Bull | RB12 (TAG Heuer) | February 17 (livery only) | London, UK |
| Ferrari | TBC (Ferrari) | February 19 | Online |
| McLaren | MP4-31 (Honda) | February 21 | Online |
| Haas | TBC (Ferrari) | February 22 | Barcelona, Spain |
| Manor | MRT05 (Mercedes) | February 22 | Barcelona, Spain |
| Force India | VJM09 (Mercedes) | February 22 | Barcelona, Spain |
| Toro Rosso | STR11 (Ferrari) | February 29 (official) | Barcelona, Spain |
| Sauber | C35 (Ferrari) | March 1 | Barcelona, Spain |
Pre-season testing
| VENUE | DATES |
|---|---|
| Barcelona, Spain | February 22 - 25 |
| Barcelona, Spain | March 1 - 4 |
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