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." Recent Articles
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