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Sky Sports’ Craig Slater looks back at the biggest F1 stories on and off the track in 2023
The 2024 F1 season is just around the corner, with each of the 10 teams set to unveil new cars ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix at the end of February.
This is always an exciting time of year as fans are hungry for every bit of F1 they have after the end of last season and there is renewed hope for all drivers.
There have been no driver moves during the off-season, an unprecedented move in F1’s 74-year history, but the pack is expected to come together after a record year for Max Verstappen and Red Bull.
In recent years, some teams have chosen not to replace their cars for the new season, and that is likely to be the case again this year.
But we should see some new aerodynamic parts on the car’s exterior during the car’s launch, especially if the team is moving beyond evolution and down the path of revolution.
Three teams have announced launch dates so far, and the rest are expected to confirm their plans soon.
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red bull
Red Bull are the current constructors’ champions, having won an unprecedented 21 out of 22 races in 2023.
The Milton Keynes-based team has not yet announced a release date for the car.
mercedes
Mercedes went winless last season for the first time in 12 years, and Lewis Hamilton has not been on the top step of the podium since December 2021.
Its 2024 challenger, the W15, is expected to be very different as it has established a “pretty ambitious program” for its new car. The release date has not been confirmed.
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ferrari
Frederic Vasseur said “95 per cent” of Ferrari’s car will be new compared to the 2023 car that finished third in the standings.
Ferrari was the first team to reveal the car’s release date. February 13th. In 2023, the team also completed a shakedown in front of 500 fans at the Fiorano test track.
mclaren
McLaren has made an upgrade in 2023, with a mid-season charge that saw Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri return to the front on a winning note with nine podiums since Silverstone.
If the current rate of development continues, Red Bull could be under serious pressure. McLaren doesn’t have a release date yet.
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aston martin
Aston Martin pushed Red Bull hard in the opening races of 2023, with Fernando Alonso finishing on the podium six times in the opening eight races.
However, it was overhauled by Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren in the second half of the campaign.
The team plans to unveil the AMR24 at Silverstone. February 12th.
Takayama
Esteban Ocon’s podium in Monaco and Pierre Gasly’s third place in Zandvoort were highlights for Alpine, who led the midfield.
There have been several changes to the management team, including the departure of team principal Otmar Szafnauer, CEO Laurent Rossi, sporting director Alain Permanet and chief technology officer Pat Frei.
Alpine has not disclosed the car’s release date.
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williams
Williams had their best season since 2017, finishing seventh in the constructors’ championship thanks to Alex Albon’s multi-point finish.
Team will hold season opener February 5th.
AlphaTauri RB
Four drivers drove for AlphaTauri in 2023, with Nick de Vries withdrawing after 10 races and Liam Lawson taking his place after Daniel Ricciardo broke his hand. In 2024, Ricciardo and Hiroki Tsunoda will be the team’s driver lineup.
In the 2024 F1 entry list, AlphaTauri RB was the name of the team previously known as AlphaTauri. Their real names will be announced in due course, as well as the car’s launch.
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stake
The partnership with Alfa Romeo ended in 2023 and the team rebranded as Stakes F1 Team Kick Sauber ahead of its acquisition by Audi in 2026.
Coincidentally, Sauber also announced plans to start the season at the same time as Williams. February 5th.
hearth
Haas finished last in the constructors’ championship and will be looking to solve its Achilles heel of excessive tire wear during races.
Bunbury’s team has not yet confirmed a release date for VF-24.
2024 F1 car release date
Launch of F1 car
team | date |
williams | February 5th |
stake | February 5th |
aston martin | February 12th |
ferrari | February 13th |
red bull | to be decided |
mercedes | to be decided |
mclaren | to be decided |
Takayama | to be decided |
AlphaTauri RB | to be decided |
hearth | to be decided |
When does F1 pre-season testing take place?
Pre-season testing will take place at the Bahrain International Circuit from Wednesday 21st February to Friday 23rd February, giving teams just three days to prepare for the new season.
When was your first F1 race?
In just one week, the 2024 season will begin at the Bahrain Grand Prix, which will be held from February 29th to March 2nd.
Due to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, the Bahrain Grand Prix and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix seven days later will be held on Saturday.
This means Practice 1 and Practice 2 will take place on Thursday, with final practice and qualifying taking place on Friday.
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