When are F1 teams launching their 2026 cars?
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Formula 1 teams will begin launching their 2026 cars in January before the new season gets under way in March.
Teams will make it an event, revealing their car designs, drivers and hopes for the new season ahead.
The 2026 season will also bring in new regulations, which includes slightly smaller and shorter cars.
Red Bull and Racing Bulls were the first teams to announce a car launch date for the 2026 season.
It was the first time the two teams have had a joint car launch, conducted in collaboration with manufacturer Ford.
Mercedes will reveal renders of their new car designs on Thursday, 22 January before their digital launch on Monday, 2 February.
Audi, formerly known as Sauber, will launch their new cars in Germany.
New team Cadillac will launch their livery during the 2026 Super Bowl in early February in a TV advertisement spot.
Alpine will launch their car in Barcelona before pre-season testing begins at the end of January, while last season's champions McLaren and Aston Martin are holding off until 9 February.
In a twist to tradition, Honda will hold their own event on 20 January, where they will reveal the power unit for Aston Martin.
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Full F1 2026 car launch dates
Red Bull unveiled their livery for the 2026 season at an event at Michigan Central Station in Detroit
2026 car launch dates:
15 January - Red Bull and Racing Bulls (Michigan, USA)
19 January - Haas (online)
20 January - Audi (Berlin, Germany)
20 January - Honda power unit (Tokyo, Japan)
23 January - Alpine (Barcelona, Spain)
23 January - Ferrari (Maranello, Italy)
2 February - Mercedes (online)
3 February - Williams (online)
8 February - Cadillac (Super Bowl, California)
9 February - Aston Martin (to be announced)
9 February - McLaren (Bahrain international Circuit)
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Red Bull and Racing Bulls launch
Racing Bulls also launched their 2026 livery
Red Bull and Racing Bulls were the first team to launch their cars in a joint event with manufacturer Ford.
Red Bull's RB22 livery is a throwback to the team's first look from 2005 and re-introduces a glossy finish.
"The motivation is very high, everyone is ready. I'm very excited to start this new chapter," said four-time world champion Max Verstappen
Racing Bulls are keeping their all-white look, while the car also features accents of blue through the chassis as a nod to their partnership with Ford.
"The partnership between Ford and Red Bull, the energy around the team, and the ambition for what's ahead make this an incredibly exciting time to be part of Racing Bulls," said driver Liam Lawson.
"I'm ready to learn, to work, and to give everything on track as we start this new chapter together," added 18-year-old British rookie Arvid Lindblad, who is joining the grid in 2026.
This article is the latest from BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team.