The teams are facing significant logistical problems related to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, making it very difficult to plan an event. Here’s what we currently know about the dates and locations of the presentations.
Last updated: February 25, 2021
Mercedes: Tuesday, March 2, 2021
It’s confirmed, the Mercedes F1 W12 will be unveiled on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, during a filming day at Silverstone. The presentation is expected to be live as well. Lewis Hamilton has not yet signed his contract, but it should only be a matter of time. Valterri Bottas, however, will officially be part of the team in 2021.
Red Bull: Tuesday, February 23
The RB16B will be unveiled during an event broadcast on the Internet on Tuesday, February 23. The team usually prepares a provisional livery to create buzz. Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, coming from Racing Point, will drive for the Austrian team.
McLaren: Monday, February 15, 2021
See our article on the presentation of the McLaren MCL35M.
McLaren has a new line-up thanks to the arrival of Daniel Ricciardo from Renault. Lando Norris, meanwhile, is still there and they will have the pleasure of unveiling their new car on Monday, February 15th in Woking. The conference is expected to be broadcast on YouTube and is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Aston Martin: Wednesday, March 3
Racing Point becomes Aston Martin Racing (AMR) in 2021. The team will unveil its new car on March 3, marking its return to the category 60 years after its last participation. Lance Stroll and Sebastian Vettel (coming from Ferrari) will drive for the team in 2021.
Alpine: Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Renault becomes Alpine in 2021. The French single-seater that will be driven by Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso has already been named: Alpine A521.
For its launch, Alpine made the surprising choice to pick a date already chosen by Mercedes, March 2nd, knowing that the team has so far only released images of a temporary livery to illustrate the name change. The visibility for the French brand will therefore be reduced compared to what other teams can benefit from…
Ferrari: February 26 and March 10
Scuderia Ferrari announced that it will broadcast two events on the Internet to present the team and the SF21. The exact details are unclear, but it will be on Friday, February 26 at 2 PM and Wednesday, March 10, 2021. The latter date is expected to be from Bahrain, likely in preparation for the winter tests. On February 26, the team is expected to hold an event from Maranello.
The team conducted winter tests, both with its young drivers and also with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz running this week at Fiorano.
“>its main drivers, particularly to facilitate the adaptation of Carlos Sainz. The two drivers were able to take part in a test session at Fiorano behind the wheel of the 2018 SF71H.
AlphaTauri: Friday, February 19
See our article on the launch of the AT02.
AlphaTauri is expected to unveil its new car, the AT02, following a fashion show organized by the clothing brand AlphaTauri. This will be on Friday morning, February 19th, around 9 a.m. Note that the team has retained Pierre Gasly but will also call on the services of a rookie, the Japanese Tsunoda, who completed two days of testing at the Imola circuit.
Alfa Romeo: Monday, February 22, 2021
See our article on the launch of the C41.
Alfa Romeo announced the unveiling of the C41 on Monday, February 22, 2021, from Warsaw, Poland. This event is expected to highlight its title sponsor, ORLEN.
Haas: Thursday, March 4, 2021
Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin are two new recruits for Haas in 2021. The team decided to replace these two drivers, Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean, to bring in new funding and sponsors.
Last team to announce its presentation, it will finally be on Thursday, March 4 in the morning, at exactly 9 am. No ceremonies planned for the VF-21.
Williams: Friday, March 5, 2021
George Russell and Nicholas Latifi will still be the drivers in 2021. The Williams named FW43B will be presented on Friday, March 5, 2021.
