Formula 1 has decided not to do a joint season launch for the 2026 campaign, according to Autosport.
The successful 2025 season launch celebrated F1’s 75th anniversary with all teams revealing new liveries in London, drawing 1.1 million live viewers on YouTube and 7.5 million in total.
The decision not to repeat the joint launch for 2026 comes after discussions with teams and stakeholders.
Factors influencing the decision include the uniqueness of the 2025 event for F1’s anniversary and the upcoming regulation changes for 2026, necessitating extensive testing for new cars and power units.
FOM is considering future opportunities to host similar events in different cities globally, rather than an annual occurrence.
