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Ferrari’s 2026 F1 car launch set for January 23: will it dominate the new era?

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December 19, 2025
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Ferrari’s 2026 F1 car launch set for January 23: will it dominate the new era?

44 HAMILTON Lewis (gbr), Scuderia Ferrari SF-25, action during the 2025 Formula 1 Pirelli Grand Premio d’Italia, 2025 Italian Grand Prix, 16th round of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship from September 5 to 7, 2025 on the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, in Monza, Italy - Photo ALBERTO VIMERCATI DPPI / DPPI

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Ferrari Unveils Game-Changing 2026 F1 Car Launch Date: January 23!

In a thrilling announcement that has sent shockwaves through the motorsport community, Ferrari’s Formula 1 team principal, Fred Vasseur, has confirmed that the illustrious Scuderia will unveil its highly anticipated 2026 car on January 23. This dramatic reveal will take place at their iconic Fiorano test track, setting the stage for the team’s ambitious push into a new era of racing.

As the F1 world gears up for the 2026 season, Ferrari is breaking the mold by launching its car earlier than usual, responding to the increasingly demanding pre-season schedule. With three crucial testing sessions slated for Barcelona and Bahrain between late January and mid-February, the pressure is on for teams to hit the ground running. Vasseur emphasized the urgency, stating, “This will be aggressive for sure, because we will finish the assembly of the car the day before the launch.” Indeed, the final touches on the car will be completed just a day before its grand unveiling, showcasing Ferrari’s commitment to innovation and performance.

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Adding to the excitement, the legendary drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton will be behind the wheel for the car’s initial shakedown, giving fans a tantalizing glimpse of the new challenger in action. However, when pressed for details about the car’s name, Vasseur remained coy, teasing, “This will be part of the launch, and you will discover it a bit later. I don’t want to spoil everybody and to spoil everything.”

Ferrari’s strategy for this pre-season is nothing short of meticulous. Vasseur outlined a clear focus on accumulating as much mileage as possible during the shakedown in Barcelona, a crucial step before fine-tuning performance in Bahrain. “In this situation, the most important is to get mileage. It’s not to chase performance. It’s to get mileage to validate the technical choice on the car in terms of reliability,” he explained. This pragmatic approach reflects a keen understanding of the challenges that lie ahead, especially given the tumultuous history of power unit changes in the sport.

Vasseur’s insights into the testing strategy reveal a cautious optimism. “We are not used to having nine test days anymore. The last four or five seasons, we did three [days]. It’s an advantage, but it’s also a completely different program.” The aim is clear: prioritize reliability to avoid the dreaded DNFs that plagued the early races during the last major power unit overhaul in 2014. “The first focus in Barcelona will be to get mileage with the car, to understand the reliability of the car, where we have to improve and what we have to react,” Vasseur stated, underlining the importance of these early tests.

As the countdown to January 23 begins, Ferrari fans and F1 enthusiasts everywhere are left buzzing with anticipation. What will the new car bring to the track? Will it live up to the storied legacy of the Scuderia? One thing is for certain: Ferrari is poised to make a bold statement as they charge into the future of Formula 1 racing.

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