3..2..1 and LAUNCH!

The 2013 Formula one season officially kicks off on 15th March at Melbourne, but the pre season testing is something like a month ahead. That's the time where most of the constructors launch their season challengers.
The first testing will be at Jerez and the second at Barcelona. Testing basically helps re-modify the cars for the first race of the season. Of course, not that nothing's tested when the cars are deigned, but Jerez will be the first taste of a track for the new car.
So here are the Launch dates for different constructors.


McLaren MP4-28 - Jan 31st

Force India - 1st Feb

Sauber C32 - 2nd Feb

RedBull RB9 - Feb 3rd

Mercedes F1W04 - 4th feb

ToroRosso STR8 - 4th Feb

Williams FW35 - 19th Feb

Scuderia Ferrari F2013 - early Feb

Lotus Renault E21 - Late January


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