F1 2019 car launch week: dates, times, how to watch and follow

All ten Formula 1 teams have unveiled their cars for the 2019 season and now they will travel to Barcelona for pre-season testing.

Alfa Romeo Racing gave fans a sneak peek of their 2019 challenger and will officially unveil their new car on the opening morning of the first pre-season test at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona.

The first test in Spain takes place from 18-21 February and all teams will be on track with their new machines.

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F1’s second pre-season testing event will also be held in Barcelona from 26 February to 1 March. Australia hosts the opening grand prix of the 2019 F1 season on Sunday 17 March.

Formula 1 2019 car launch dates and times

• 7 February: Haas VF-19 livery unveiling
• 11 February: Toro Rosso STR14
• 11 February: Williams FW42 livery unveiling
• 12 February: Renault R.S.19
• 13 February: Mercedes W10
• 13 February: Red Bull Racing RB15
• 13 February: Racing Point
• 14 February: McLaren MCL34
• 15 February: Ferrari SF90
• 18 February, 7.20am (GMT): Alfa Romeo Racing official launch (Barcelona, Spain)

Pre-season testing dates

• 18-21 February: test one at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya
• 26 February-1 March: test two at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya
• Pre-season testing on TV: live on Sky Sports F1

F1 2019 team car launch guide

Red Bull Toro Rosso Honda

• Car name: STR14
• When: Monday 11 February
• Read more about the STR14 here

ROKiT Williams Racing

• Car name: FW42 (livery unveiling)
• When: Monday 11 February
• Read more about the FW42 here

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Renault F1 Team

• Car name: R.S.19
• When: Tuesday 12 February
• Read more about the R.S.19 here

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport

• Car name: W10
• When: Wednesday 13 February
• Read more about the W10 here

Aston Martin Red Bull Racing

• Car name: RB15
• When: Wednesday 13 February
• Read more about the Red Bull RB15 here

SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team

• When: Wednesday 13 February
• Read more about the Racing Point 2019 car here

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McLaren F1 Team

• Car name: MCL34
• When: Thursday 14 February
• Read more about the McLaren MCL34 here

Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow

• Car name: SF90
• When: Friday 15 February
• Read more about the Ferrari SF90 here

Rich Energy Haas F1 Team

• Car name: VF-19 (physical unveiling)
• When: Monday 18 February
• Where: Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona (first day of pre-season testing)
• Expected start time: 7am (GMT)
• How to watch and follow the Haas 2019 car launch: Team website; Twitter; Facebook; YouTube; Instagram

Alfa Romeo Racing (official launch)

• When: Monday 18 February
• Where: Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona (first day of pre-season testing)
• Expected start time: 7.20am (GMT)
• How to watch and follow the Alfa Romeo Racing 2019 car launch: Team website; Twitter; Facebook; YouTube; Instagram
• See pictures of the Alfa Romeo Racing car on the track