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)

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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? ›

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 is the 2024 F1 car model? ›

Ferrari SF-24

Finally, a splash of colour to the 2024 F1 grid. And not just any colour, but one shared with a Le Mans-winning hypercar. Welcome to the Ferrari SF-24, the 70th Formula One car built by the Scuderia. A long history, and one that a certain Lewis Hamilton will soon be a part of.

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.

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.

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 Daniel Ricciardo racing for in 2024? ›

Drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda return to the newly named Visa Cash App RB team in 2024, and the livery for the new partnership will be revealed on 8th February.

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 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? ›

The new generation of F1 cars will be introduced in 2026. The cars will be smaller, lighter and more agile, as explained by Single Seater Director at the FIA, Nicolas Tombazis. In 2022, new technical regulations were introduced one year later than originally planned due to disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Is Audi joining F1 2024? ›

German manufacturer Audi have moved to accelerate and expand their commitment to Formula 1 by choosing to take a 100% stake in Swiss operation Sauber, ahead of their arrival in the sport in 2026.

Is Ford joining F1 in 2026? ›

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of F1, said: “The news today that Ford is coming to Formula 1 from 2026 is great for the sport and we are excited to see them join the incredible automotive partners already in Formula 1.

Is Ford going F1? ›

NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2023 — After more than two decades, Ford is returning to Formula 1. The iconic American automaker and Red Bull Powertrains are entering into a longterm strategic technical partnership for the development of a next-gen hybrid power unit to be used from the 2026 Formula 1 season onward.

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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