The new F1 season will kick off in Australia on March 8, and teams are putting the finishing touches on their new cars.
McLaren won two world titles in 2025, with Lando Norris claiming his first drivers’ title at the final race in Abu Dhabi, beating Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri to top the list.
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However, with massive offseason rule changes, the 24-race schedule for 2026 has been cleared, including F1’s 11th team Cadillac joining the competition as a new member.
Audi also took over Sauber, while Red Bull teamed up with Ford to launch its own engines. Aston Martin is now allied with Honda, while Alpine will use Mercedes power units for the first time.
But when will the teams unveil their 2026 Challenger and car liveries?
Red Bull/Racing Bull Team – January 15, Detroit
Haas – January 19, online
Audi – January 20, Berlin
ferrari – January 23, Maranello
alps – January 23, Barcelona
Benz – February 2, online (January 22, in livery)
williams – February 3, The Grove
Cadillac – February 8, during the Super Bowl
Aston Martin – February 9, Saudi Arabia
McLaren – TBD