At the time of writing this article, January 2023 has only one day left. With that, February is even closer, with all its official F1 car launch dates. As per traditions, every team chooses a date on which they unveil their official challenger for the upcoming season. This year’s no different, as Red Bull gears up to launch their challenger to maintain their dominance over Ferrari and Mercedes.
On top of this, mid-table teams have made amends to snap up the pieces. With the winter break almost over, it’s finally time to reveal the beasts for the new season. Given below is a list of teams gearing up for the release of their 2023 challengers:
The car launch dates for this season are complete 👀📅 pic.twitter.com/ySY3lxdZ7n
— ESPN F1 (@ESPNF1) January 25, 2023
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Haas F1
The sole American team, Haas, is all set to release their car on January 31, 2023. Named VF-23, the Kannapolis-based team has less than 24 hours to go before the unveiling. Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg are set to be the lead drivers for the team.
24 hours to go 😁
Who’s excited for tomorrow’s #VF23 livery launch? #HaasF1 pic.twitter.com/2u19QQo9J2
— MoneyGram Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) January 30, 2023
Red Bull Racing
2022 F1 double champions Red Bull have selected February 3, 2023, as the day for their livery launch. The Milton-Keynes-based team will release their 2023 car named RB19 in New York, United States.
Savoring a Manhattan Bridge view (circa our 2021 trip) before we launch #RB19 *live* in NYC 🗽 on Feb 3. pic.twitter.com/e1wOirdlQV
— Oracle Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) January 17, 2023
Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, and Daniel Ricciardo are expected to be present during the launch event.
Williams F1
One of the most successful teams of F1, Williams, is set to unveil their challenger on February 6, 2023. Fans are excited about the Grove-based team’s upcoming livery reveal as last year’s FW44 was a total hit.
Throwback to last year's FW44 livery launch! 🤩
One week to go until our 2023 Season Launch. Are you ready to #JoinTheJourney? 👀#WeAreWilliams pic.twitter.com/hj2BRJESVQ
— Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) January 30, 2023
Alex Albon and new inductee Logan Sargeant will lead the team’s change in 2023.
Alfa Romeo F1
Just a day after Williams’s launch, Alfa Romeo will unveil their new car design. The Swiss team is all set to reveal their challenger on February 7, 2023.
The date you’ve been looking for. 👀
Join us LIVE 07.02 to meet your new favourite #F1 car#C43 #GetCloser pic.twitter.com/IwudbUJL38— Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake (@alfaromeoorlen) January 20, 2023
With the experienced Valtteri Bottas and the eager Guanyu Zhou, the team is expecting to build on what they achieved last year.
Scuderia AlphaTauri
AlphaTauri, the sister team of Red Bull, will unveil their challenger for the 2023 season on February 11th. The new inductee Nyck de Vries and Yuki Tsunoda are expected to be present for the launch.
Aston Martin F1
Formally known as Racing Point, the Silverstone-based team is getting ready to release their car on February 13, 2023, in recruit Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll’s presence.
The pieces are coming together. 💚
Bring on 13th Feb. pic.twitter.com/g55oAfUsjN
— Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) January 13, 2023
Named AMR23, it is believed this challenger will be much stronger than its predecessor as the team gears up to jump F1 ladder in 2023.
McLaren F1
The British constructor McLaren has decided to lock the horn with another British constructor, Aston Martin, as they have selected the same date to release their car.
It’s nearly time…
TWO WEEKS UNTIL TEAM LAUNCH! 🤩🗓 pic.twitter.com/fmMPGWwY4J
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) January 30, 2023
On February 13, the Woking-based team will release their upcoming car with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
Scuderia Ferrari
Scuderia Ferrari, the most successful team in Formula 1 has decided to shower love on the Tifosi as they have selected February 14, 2023, as their livery launch. It’ll be interesting to see if the fans love their upcoming project 675 on Valentine’s Day with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz.
Mercedes AMG F1
The team that dominated the post-hybrid era of Formula 1 is all set to release their car on February 15, 2023.
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With the new W14, the Silver Arrows, with the help of Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, and Mick Schumacher, are planning to get back to their winning ways.
Alpine F1
Last but not the least, the French F1 team, Alpine will release their upcoming challenger on February 16, 2023.
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Named A523, the challenger is expected to be unveiled with Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon in attendance, making it an all-French affair.
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