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? ›

Our journey towards the start of the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship season continues with the launch of the Mercedes-AMG F1 W15 E PERFORMANCE.

What time is the preseason testing for F1 2024? ›

F1 2024 preseason testing schedule
DayMorning Session
Wednesday, Feb. 212 - 6 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. BST
Thursday, Feb. 222 - 6 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. BST
Friday, Feb. 232 - 6 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. BST
Feb 21, 2024

What are the changes in Formula 1 in 2024? ›

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. FIA relaxes some F1 testing rules for 2024 and adds new wet weather test.

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.

Can you attend F1 pre-season testing? ›

How to Buy Tickets for 2024 F1 Pre-Season Testing. Free access to the last two days of the pre-season test sessions is available for all fans who purchased 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix tickets before February 1. Pre-season testing tickets are also available to buy separately via the official Bahrain Grand Prix website.

Is F1 testing 2024 on TV? ›

Sky Sports F1 will have live coverage of every F1 session in 2024, plus Formula 2 and Formula 3 action. All seven rounds of F1 Academy will also be live on Sky Sports with the all-women's series featuring on the F1 support series bill in Saudi Arabia, Miami, Spain, the Netherlands, Singapore, Qatar and Abu Dhabi.

What happens in F1 pre-season testing? ›

Pre-season testing gives F1 teams the first on-track look at their new cars before the actual racing begins. It gives us and the rest of the grid the chance to put the cars through their paces on track and gain valuable information on their performance to check whether everything is working as it should be.

Who is leaving F1 in 2024? ›

Esteban Ocon will leave Alpine at the end of 2024, the Formula One team confirmed on Monday. Ocon's future with the team, which he joined under its previous guise Renault in 2020, has been in doubt for a while.

Who will replace Alfa Romeo in 2024? ›

The departure of title sponsor Alfa Romeo means the Sauber Formula One team will be rebranded 'Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber' in 2024, according to the official lists released by the FIA on Friday.

Who is replacing Lewis Hamilton? ›

Teenager Andrea Kimi Antonelli is to replace seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2025, the Bild newspaper said on Tuesday. According to the report, the German team reached a deal with the 17-year-old driver.

What F1 car is revealed for 2024 Red Bull? ›

Red Bull Racing's 20th F1 car, the RB20, has been revealed for all to see ahead of the 2024 season, and it has certainly caused plenty of intrigue. This was the final car to be fully unveiled before testing gets underway next week, and the team in Milton Keynes have delivered quite the curveball.

What is the Ferrari F1 livery reveal? ›

Ferrari have unveiled their special livery, featuring shades of blue, that will adorn the SF-24 at the upcoming Miami Grand Prix. The one-off design change marks the 70th anniversary of Ferrari's presence in North America and features two historic shades of blue – Azzurro La Plata and Azzurro Dino.

What is the Williams F1 car reveal? ›

The 2024 livery is a contemporary tribute to Williams Racing's legacy, which includes nine Constructors' World Championships, seven Drivers' Championships and 114 race wins. It will adorn the FW46 car, following the FW naming tradition introduced by legendary team founder Sir Frank Williams.

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