F1 2019 car launch week: dates, times, how to watch and follow
Teams head to Barcelona for pre-season testing
All ten Formula 1 teams have unveiled their cars for the 2019 season and now they will travel to Barcelona for pre-season testing.
Alfa Romeo Racing gave fans a sneak peek of their 2019 challenger and will officially unveil their new car on the opening morning of the first pre-season test at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona.
The first test in Spain takes place from 18-21 February and all teams will be on track with their new machines.
F1’s second pre-season testing event will also be held in Barcelona from 26 February to 1 March. Australia hosts the opening grand prix of the 2019 F1 season on Sunday 17 March.
Formula 1 2019 car launch dates and times
- 7 February: Haas VF-19 livery unveiling
- 11 February: Toro Rosso STR14
- 11 February: Williams FW42 livery unveiling
- 12 February: Renault R.S.19
- 13 February: Mercedes W10
- 13 February: Red Bull Racing RB15
- 13 February: Racing Point
- 14 February: McLaren MCL34
- 15 February: Ferrari SF90
- 18 February, 7.20am (GMT): Alfa Romeo Racing official launch (Barcelona, Spain)
Pre-season testing dates
- 18-21 February: test one at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya
- 26 February-1 March: test two at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya
- Pre-season testing on TV: live on Sky Sports F1
F1 2019 team car launch guide
Red Bull Toro Rosso Honda
- Car name: STR14
- When: Monday 11 February
- Read more about the STR14 here
ROKiT Williams Racing
- Car name: FW42 (livery unveiling)
- When: Monday 11 February
- Read more about the FW42 here
Renault F1 Team
- Car name: R.S.19
- When: Tuesday 12 February
- Read more about the R.S.19 here
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport
- Car name: W10
- When: Wednesday 13 February
- Read more about the W10 here
Aston Martin Red Bull Racing
- Car name: RB15
- When: Wednesday 13 February
- Read more about the Red Bull RB15 here
SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team
- When: Wednesday 13 February
- Read more about the Racing Point 2019 car here
McLaren F1 Team
- Car name: MCL34
- When: Thursday 14 February
- Read more about the McLaren MCL34 here
Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow
- Car name: SF90
- When: Friday 15 February
- Read more about the Ferrari SF90 here
Rich Energy Haas F1 Team
- Car name: VF-19 (physical unveiling)
- When: Monday 18 February
- Where: Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona (first day of pre-season testing)
- Expected start time: 7am (GMT)
- How to watch and follow the Haas 2019 car launch: Team website; Twitter; Facebook; YouTube; Instagram
Alfa Romeo Racing (official launch)
- When: Monday 18 February
- Where: Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona (first day of pre-season testing)
- Expected start time: 7.20am (GMT)
- How to watch and follow the Alfa Romeo Racing 2019 car launch: Team website; Twitter; Facebook; YouTube; Instagram
- See pictures of the Alfa Romeo Racing car on the track
