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 are the changes in F1 for 2024? ›

Rules
  • FIA tackles jump starts and teams not running in practice with new F1 rules.
  • F1 Commission defers decision on points change and approves new rear cameras.
  • Pit lane qualifying queues are a necessary evil, say drivers.
  • New clampdown on drivers lapping slowly during qualifying.

What time is the preseason testing for F1 in 2024? ›

Dates and times for 2024 F1 pre-season testing
Results DateSession start (GMT)Session end (GMT)
February 217am4pm
February 227am4pm
February 237am4pm
Feb 21, 2024

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? ›

Oracle Red Bull Racing 20th Season Launch

Time to meet the RB20, our challenger for the 2024 Formula One World Championship.

Will Verstappen retire in 2028? ›

And the Dutchman has himself admitted that his current deal may be his last in F1 before pursuing other interests. It expires at the end of the 2028 season when he will be just 31 years old and still very much in his prime.

Who is leaving F1 in 2024? ›

Nico Hulkenberg - 2024

Hulkenberg returned to full-time F1 action after three years on the sidelines (via some stand-in appearances) on a two-year deal that will expire at the end of 2024 - after which he will leave to join Sauber.

Who will Lewis Hamilton drive for in 2024? ›

Lewis Hamilton caused the shock of the 2024 driver market by confirming a move to Ferrari. Lewis Hamilton will leave behind a highly-coveted seat in Formula 1 when he departs Mercedes at the end of 2024, with Toto Wolff's phone likely to have been ringing already with prospective candidates.

Is F1 testing on Sky 2024? ›

Sky Sports F1 will broadcast full coverage of winter testing in Bahrain ahead of the 2024 Formula 1 season. The British broadcaster will show every single second of the action so fans in the United Kingdom won't miss anything.

Can you watch F1 testing 2024? ›

Sky Sports F1 will broadcast every session of pre-season testing in 2024 with its coverage starting on Wednesday 21 February at 6:50am GMT.

Where is F1 testing in 2024? ›

F1 testing 2024 live: When and how to watch pre-season running in Bahrain on Sky Sports F1.

What is the green car in F1 2024? ›

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.

What will F1 cars look like in 2026? ›

LIGHTER, SHORTER CARS

One concern about the impact of the 2026 engine rules is that it will increase car weight again, because there is a considerable increase for the power unit itself due to a bigger battery and MGU-K. The power units are getting a lot heavier again.

What will F1 look like in 2026? ›

The F1 2026 season is going to feature a huge technical overhaul, with the cars set to look and sound different due to enormous regulation changes. Brand new power units that are coming to the sport, with a greater focus on battery power and a switch to fully sustainable fuels on the horizon.

What is the new F1 car unveiling? ›

Formula 1 teams are unveiling their look for 2024 before the start of the new season in Bahrain on 2 March. Teams are launching their cars over a two-week period before pre-season testing gets under way. Here are the cars revealed so far.

What will 2026 F1 cars look like? ›

The 2026 car will have a new engine with an almost 50/50 split between internal combustion engine and electrical power, dropping the complex MGU-H and massively uprating the MGU-K to a power output of 350kW, or around 469bhp. Removing the MGU-H is the single most significant change.

What is the Mercedes F1 car in 2024? ›

New in 2024

The Mercedes-AMG F1 W15 E PERFORMANCE builds on the learnings from the previous two seasons and a new car enables the team to make bigger alterations that are not possible during the season. These changes include a new chassis, and new gearbox casing.

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