F1 launches 2024: All the cars and liveries revealed ahead of new season ahead of pre-season testing (2024)

With Formula 1's 2024 launches complete, take a look at brand new cars and how the teams went about revealing them.

Red Bull: Launched on February 15

After delivering a historically dominant 2023 season, the reigning constructors' champions were the final team to launch their 2024 car.

Max Verstappen, who will be chasing a fourth successive drivers' title, appeared to be pleased with what he saw as he praised the team's "bold" and "aggressive" approach to designing the RB20.

Mercedes: Launched on February 14

It had long been clear that Mercedes would be making significant changes to their 2024 car, but there was something of a surprise as the team revealed a new-look livery for the W15.

The all-black and all-silver looks of recent seasons were meshed together, with some green, to create a striking look for Lewis Hamilton's 12th and final season with the team.

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Ferrari: Launched on February 13

Ferrari kept to their word by revealing a "completely new" car for 2024, which also carried a slightly new look with striking yellow and white stripes added to the Italian team's world-famous red

While much of the talk on launch day was around next year's arrival of Lewis Hamilton, team principal Fred Vasseur insists his squad are fully focused on improving on last season's solo race victory.

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McLaren: Launched on February 14

Having already revealed their 2024 livery in mid-January, McLaren finally unveiled the MCL38 before sending it out on track at Silverstone.

The team are confident of making further progress after a strong finish to 2023, but chief executive Zak Brown warned that expectations must "remain realistic" as they attempt to take on Red Bull.

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Aston Martin: Launched on February 12

Aston Martin pushed Red Bull hard in the early stages of 2023 as Fernando Alonso took six podiums in the opening eight events.

But, they were overhauled by Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren in the second half of the campaign.

The team revealed the AMR24 at Silverstone and Alonso believes the car will be a "good step forward".

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Alpine: Launched on February 7

After a disappointing 2023 campaign, it was all change for Alpine as the "completely revised" A524 was launched at their Enstone factory.

The team also revealed two liveries that will be seen on the cars of Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon during the season.

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Williams: Launched on February 5

Williams became the second team to launch their 2024 challenger, the FW46.

The team offered up a digital launch along with an extra reveal of their new livery in New York City at the Fifth Avenue store of new sponsor Puma.

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RB: Launched on February 8

A new name, and an eye-catching look for the team formerly known as AlphaTauri.

No expense was spared on either the striking white and sparking blue livery for the VCARB 01, or on a Las Vegas launch event that featured a performance from Pulitzer Prize-winning musician Kendrick Lamar.

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Sauber: Launched on February 5

Sauber, rebranded as Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber ahead of Audi's takeover in 2026, have made one of the most eye-catching livery changes with a new green and black look.

The Swiss-based team made a splash with the new look as they launched the C44 in London.

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Haas: Launched on February 2

Haas got F1's launch season under way with a virtual reveal of the VF-24, which had a new almost all-black look compared to last year's VF-23.

Ayao Komatsu, who replaced Guenther Steiner as team principal during the off-season made an ominous warning that he still expects the American-owned outfit to be at the back of the grid for the start of the new campaign.

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When is F1 pre-season testing?

Pre-season testing takes place from Wednesday, February 21 to Friday, February 23 at the Bahrain International Circuit with just three days for the teams to get prepared for the new season.

When is the first F1 race?

Just one week later, the opening race of the 2024 season will begin with the Bahrain Grand Prix from February 29 to March 2.

Due to the Muslim holy period of Ramadan, the Bahrain and, seven day later, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, will be held on a Saturday.

This means practice one and two will take place on Thursdays, with final practice and qualifying on Fridays.

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F1 launches 2024: All the cars and liveries revealed ahead of new season ahead of pre-season testing (2024)

FAQs

What is the F1 2024 car livery revealed? ›

Updated, Wed 03 April 2024 at 16:45: McLaren has revealed a one-off livery it will race at the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix. The livery, designed by Japanese artist Miltz, is part of the team's driven by change initiative and features orange white and blue patters across the airbox, sidepods and front wing.

What is the new car in F1 2024? ›

Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to the 2024 World Championship-winning Red Bull RB20. Yep, the car that Max Verstappen will secure his fourth world title in gets pretty much exactly the same livery as last season's RB19, but the actual design concept is suprisingly radical.

What are the changes in Formula 1 in 2024? ›

The structure of the sprint weekends was changed for 2024, with the goal of rationalising sprint events and separating them from the rest of the Grand Prix weekend. The weekend now begins with a single practice session, followed by the sprint qualifying session, which sets the starting grid order for the sprint race.

What car did McLaren reveal for 2024 F1? ›

The McLaren Formula 1 Team today revealed the MCL38, the papaya team's car for the upcoming 2024 FIA Formula 1 Championship. In preparation for the 2024 season, the team are also conducting a promotional filming day at Silverstone Circuit, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri sharing driver duties.

What is the new Red Bull car in 2024? ›

The exciting new Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 takes off. A brave new world: Oracle Red Bull Racing unveiled their 2024 challenger, the RB20, and it's a radical evolution of the all-conquering RB19 that triumphed in 2023.

Which F1 car is the fastest in 2024? ›

2024 F1 Pre-Season Testing Results
PositionTeamLap Time
1Ferrari1'29.921
2Mercedes1'30.368
3Sauber1'30.647
4Red Bull1'30.679
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Mar 12, 2024

What car does Max Verstappen drive in 2024? ›

Red Bull Racing RB20

It also helps that Red Bull still has three-time-defending driver's champ Max Verstappen in one its cars (teammate Sergio Perez is no slouch, despite some of last season's struggles).

Who is joining F1 2024? ›

Confirmed 2024 F1 driver and team line-ups
TeamDrivers
HaasKevin Magnussen (2024) Nico Hülkenberg (moving to Sauber in 2025)
McLarenLando Norris (beyond 2026) Oscar Piastri (2026)
MercedesGeorge Russell (2025) Lewis Hamilton (moving to Ferrari in 2025)
Red BullMax Verstappen (2028) Sergio Perez (2024)
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Feb 26, 2024

Who will Hamilton replace at Ferrari? ›

Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of the upcoming season and replace Carlos Sainz at Ferrari, F1's most famous and iconic team, in an unexpected move which is as stunning as it is seismic.

Who will Daniel Ricciardo drive for in 2024? ›

Daniel Ricciardo, Yuki Tsunoda

For this season, the team has a new name, RB, and the chassis that eight-time Grand Prix winner Daniel Ricciardo and Japan's Yuki Tsunoda will pilot in 2024 is the VCARB 01. Based in Faenza, Italy, the squad continues to be powered by Honda's partnership with Red Bull Powertrains.

Who will replace Lewis Hamilton? ›

Think Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Kimi Raikkonen, and add Andrea Kimi Antonelli to that list. His star has been rising since he first arrived on the Italian F4 grid with Prema in 2021.

Will F1 testing be on TV in 2024? ›

You can watch Formula 1 testing 2024 live on Sky Sports F1. You can add Sky Sports channels from just £18 per month combined or pick up the complete sports package for just £25 per month.

What is the first race in F1 2024? ›

Bahrain GP

What is F1 pre-season testing? ›

Pre-season testing gives F1 teams the first on-track look at their new cars before the actual racing begins.

What is the best F1 livery in 2024? ›

1. Ferrari. And finally, taking the spoils for best F1 livery in 2024 is Ferrari, because the yellow is back, and it looks absolutely phenomenal.

What Mercedes car is being launched in 2024 F1? ›

The launch will take place at the famous Silverstone Circuit on 14th February 2024. Winners will be among the select few that will get to see the car before anyone else as they attend the exclusive in-person launch ahead of an online reveal to the rest of the world.

Which F1 car is the best in 2024? ›

With this data in hand, we were able to rank the 10 cars from best to worst.
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