The 2024 Formula 1 launches have concluded, revealing the new cars and the unique approaches each team took in unveiling them. Lets take a look...
Red Bull
Red Bull, the reigning constructors' champions after a dominant 2023 season, was the last to present their RB20 on February 15. Max Verstappen, aiming for a fourth consecutive drivers' title, commended the team's "bold" and "aggressive" design.
Mercedes
Mercedes surprised with changes to their W15, launching on February 14. Lewis Hamilton's final season with the team featured a new-look livery, combining the familiar all-black and all-silver with a touch of green.
Ferrari
Ferrari, launching on February 13, stayed true to their promise of a "completely new" car, featuring striking yellow and white stripes alongside the iconic red.
McLaren
McLaren, who revealed their 2024 livery in mid-January, launched the MCL38 on February 14 at Silverstone. While confident in their progress, CEO Zak Brown cautioned about keeping expectations realistic in challenging Red Bull.
Aston Martin
Aston Martin, launching on February 12, faced a challenging second half of 2023 but revealed optimism with the AMR24. Fernando Alonso believes the car represents a "good step forward."
Alpine
Following a lackluster performance in the 2023 season, Alpine underwent a significant transformation, introducing the "completely revised" A524 at their Enstone factory on February 7. Additionally, the team unveiled two distinct liveries that will adorn the cars driven by Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon throughout the upcoming season.
Williams
Williams, the second team to launch on February 5, presented the FW46 with a digital launch and a new livery reveal in New York City.
RB
RB, launching on February 8, featured a new name (Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team) and a vibrant white and sparking blue livery for the VCARB 01 at a Las Vegas event with Kendrick Lamar performing.
Sauber
Sauber, rebranded as Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber ahead of Audi's takeover in 2026, introduced a striking green and black livery for the C44 on February 5 in London.
Haas
Haas, launching on February 2, began the launch season with a virtual reveal of the VF-24, now sporting a predominantly black look.
Ayao Komatsu, who took over from Guenther Steiner as team principal during the off-season, issued a foreboding statement, expressing his anticipation that the American-owned team would still find themselves at the rear of the grid as the new season kicks off.
When is pre-season testing?
Pre-season testing is scheduled from February 21 to February 23 at the Bahrain International Circuit.
When does the 2024 F1 season start?
The first race of the 2024 season, the Bahrain Grand Prix, will take place from February 29 to March 2, with Thursday practice sessions due to Ramadan, followed by final practice and qualifying on Fridays and the race on Sunday.
