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F1 team launches are the annual theatre where teams unveil new liveries, hint at aero wizardry, and say “we’re cautiously optimistic” with very straight faces.

They usually happen in late January to mid‑February before pre‑season testing, and the “car” shown is often a show model—real bits turn up when tyres meet tarmac.

Expect glossy renders, a studio stream, and a brief “filming day” shakedown of about 100 km allowed under the rules; don’t expect lap times or secrets.

If you’re hunting clues, watch suspension layout, sidepod shapes, and cooling inlets—just remember the fastest upgrade is the one they didn’t let you see.