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          F1 2026 car launches: All pictures of new cars and dates for next reveals

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          What are the new 2026 F1 car regulations? (4:18)

          2026 is a huge moment for Formula 1 that will see both the chassis and power units updated in the biggest overhaul of regulations in the sport's history. (4:18)

          • ESPN
          Jan 19, 2026, 03:33 PM

          One of Formula 1's biggest ever rules refreshes is upon us, making 'launch season' more intriguing than ever as we get a chance to see the all-new cars before they hit the track.

          The overhauled regulations -- largely focusing on more agile cars and better racing -- mean we are seeing an earlier start to preseason testing, and an earlier look at the 2026 machines than usual.

          Usually starting in February, the car -- or livery, to all you nitpickers -- launches get going in January next year.

          Here are all the pictures, and dates, of the reveals.

          Red Bull and Racing Bulls

          Red Bull unveil throwback F1 livery for 2026 season at Detroit launch event

          What? Joint livery reveal and season launch

          When? Jan. 15, 2026

          Where? Detroit, Michigan

          Haas

          Haas, unlike Red Bull, reveal livery AND design of new F1 2026 car

          What? Livery reveal

          When? Jan. 19, 2026

          Where? Online

          Audi

          What? Team launch and livery reveal

          When? Jan. 20, 2026

          Where? Berlin, Germany

          Honda (power unit)

          What? Power unit launch for Aston Martin

          When? Jan. 20, 2026

          Where? Tokyo, Japan

          Mercedes

          What? Livery reveal

          When? Jan. 22, 2026

          Where? Online

          Alpine

          What? TBC - likely a car or livery reveal

          When? Jan. 23, 2026

          Where? Barcelona, Spain (ahead of preseason testing)

          Ferrari

          What? TBC

          When? Jan. 23, 2026

          Where? TBC

          Williams

          What? Livery reveal

          When? Feb. 3

          Where? TBC

          Cadillac

          What? Livery reveal

          When? Feb. 8, 2026

          Where? Super Bowl TV advert

          Aston Martin

          What? Joint livery reveal and season launch

          When? Feb. 9, 2026

          Where? TBC

          McLaren

          What? Livery reveal

          When? Feb. 9, 2026

          Where? Bahrain

          What are the preseason testing dates?

          Jan. 26-30: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (behind closed doors)

          Feb 11-13: Bahrain International Circuit

          Feb. 18-20: Bahrain International Circuit