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Formula 1 teams will begin launching their 2026 cars in January before the new season gets under way in March.<\/b><\/p>\n
Teams will make it an event, revealing their car designs, drivers and hopes for the new season ahead.<\/p>\n
The 2026 season will also bring in new regulations, which includes slightly smaller and shorter cars.<\/p>\n
Red Bull and Racing Bulls were the first teams to announce a car launch date for the 2026 season.<\/p>\n
It was the first time the two teams have had a joint car launch, conducted in collaboration with manufacturer Ford.<\/p>\n
Mercedes will reveal renders of their new car designs on Thursday, 22 January before their digital launch on Monday, 2 February.<\/p>\n
Audi, formerly known as Sauber, will launch their new cars in Germany.<\/p>\n
New team Cadillac will launch their livery during the 2026 Super Bowl in early February in a TV advertisement spot.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
In a twist to tradition, Honda will hold their own event on 20 January, where they will reveal the power unit for Aston Martin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n