February 17, 2016 – Ferrari will be the second team after Renault to unveil its 2016 Formula 1 challenger on Friday, February 19, followed by McLaren on Sunday, February 21, whilst the majority of other teams will reveal their new cars on the first day of winter testing in Barcelona on Monday, February 22. Sauber, meanwhile, have delayed their new C35 to the second and final test, which begins on March 1.
2016 Formula 1 car launch dates:
| Team | Date |
| Ferrari | February 19 |
| McLaren | February 21 |
| Mercedes | February 22 |
| Red Bull | February 22 |
| Williams | February 22 |
| Force India | February 22 |
| Toro Rosso | February 22 |
| Manor | February 22 |
| Haas | February 22 |
| Sauber | March 1 |
