2026 Formula 1 Season: Key Dates and Revelations
Formula 1 is preparing for one of the biggest rule renovations in its history, making the “launch season” more exciting than ever. Fans will have the opportunity to see the new cars before they hit the track. The revised regulations, which focus on more agile cars and more exciting races, have brought forward the start of pre-season testing and the presentation of the 2026 cars. Traditionally, car launches, or their designs, began in February. However, next year, the events will start in January. Here are the confirmed dates for the team presentations.Red Bull and Racing Bulls
Date: January 15, 2026.
Place: Detroit, Michigan.
Audi
Event: Team launch and design presentation.Date: January 20, 2026.
Place: Berlin, Germany.Honda (Power Unit)
Event: Launch of the power unit for Aston Martin.
Date: January 20, 2026.
Place: Tokyo, Japan.Mercedes
Event: Design presentation.Date: January 22, 2026.
Place: Online.
Alpine
Date: January 23, 2026.
Location: Barcelona, Spain (before the preseason tests).Haas
Event: Design presentation.Date: January 23, 2026.
Place: Online.
Ferrari
Event: To be confirmed.
Date: January 23, 2026.
Place: To be confirmed.
Williams
Date: February 3rd.
Location: To be confirmed.
Cadillac
Date: February 8, 2026.
Place: Super Bowl television advertisement.
Aston Martin
Event: Joint presentation of the design and season launch.
Date: February 9, 2026.
Place: To be confirmed.
Coming soon
Preseason testing dates:- January 26-30: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (behind closed doors)
- February 11-13: Bahrain International Circuit
- February 18-20: Bahrain International Circuit
