Here’s a schedule* of the launches of the new, 2011 Formula 1 cars. Note that half of the new cars will be unveiled at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valenca, Spain prior to the first off-season test session.
January 28
Maranello, Italy
Ferrari (name TBA)
January 31
Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Valencia, Spain
Sauber C30
Lotus Renault R31
February 1st
Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Valencia, Spain
Toro Rosso STR6
Red Bull RB7
Mercedes W02
Williams FW33
Lotus (to be confirmed)
February 4
Berlin**, Germany
McLaren MP4-26
During 2nd Winter test
Circuito de Jerez, Spain
Force India JVM04
Virgin VR-02
TBA: Hispania Racing Team
*Schedule correct at time of writing.
** Note: McLaren has cleared up the question about the reason for its launch in the German capital.
Following a period of uncertainty and speculation about the reasons for the Berlin launch, engineering director Paddy Lowe explained: "It's at the request of Vodafone."
London-based telecommunications giant Vodafone is McLaren's title sponsor. Added Lowe: "They want to launch in Berlin as part of Vodafone Germany operations."
January 28
Maranello, Italy
Ferrari (name TBA)
January 31
Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Valencia, Spain
Sauber C30
Lotus Renault R31
February 1st
Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Valencia, Spain
Toro Rosso STR6
Red Bull RB7
Mercedes W02
Williams FW33
Lotus (to be confirmed)
February 4
Berlin**, Germany
McLaren MP4-26
During 2nd Winter test
Circuito de Jerez, Spain
Force India JVM04
Virgin VR-02
TBA: Hispania Racing Team
*Schedule correct at time of writing.
** Note: McLaren has cleared up the question about the reason for its launch in the German capital.
Following a period of uncertainty and speculation about the reasons for the Berlin launch, engineering director Paddy Lowe explained: "It's at the request of Vodafone."
London-based telecommunications giant Vodafone is McLaren's title sponsor. Added Lowe: "They want to launch in Berlin as part of Vodafone Germany operations."