Under wraps - the 2013 launch schedule
Date published : 14 Jan 2013 - 10:56:53
The 2013 FIA Formula One World Championship gets underway with the 2013 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne's Albert Park on March 15-17.
But before the racing can begin, each of the teams will be unveiling their new car. Here are some important dates for you diary in the weeks leading up to the start of the new season...
2013 car launches
| Team | Date | Venue |
|---|
| McLaren | January 31 | TBC |
| Force India | February 1 | Silverstone, UK |
| Sauber | February 2 | Hinwil, Switzerland |
| Red Bull | February 3 | Milton Keynes, UK |
Pre-season testing
| Venue | Provisional dates |
|---|
| Jerez, Spain | February 5-8 |
| Barcelona, Spain | February 19-22 |
| Barcelona, Spain | February 28-March 3 |