September 23, 2024
Formula 1 pre-season testing schedule & 2022 car launches
The winter break is almost over and the 2022 Formula 1 season is edging closer.
The vast majority of the teams have launched their new cars so now it’s time for testing to get under way.
The first three days – from 23-25 February – will be held at Spain’s Circuit de Catalunya, with live text commentaries available on the BBC website and app.
A second testing session will take place in Bahrain from 10-12 March before the season gets under way on the same track on 20 March.
Testing schedule
| First test | ||
|---|---|---|
| Circuit | Dates | |
| First test | Barcelona | 23-25 February |
| Second test | Bahrain | 10-12 March |
2022 team car launches
| Date | Team |
|---|---|
| Launched | Haas |
| Launched | Red Bull |
| Launched | Aston Martin |
| Launched | McLaren |
| Launched | Alpha Tauri |
| Launched | Williams |
| Launched | Ferrari |
| Launched | Mercedes |
| Launched | Alpine |
| 27 February | Alfa Romeo |
