Racing Bulls has rescheduled the VCARB02’s debut, fearing an early leak of its final livery ahead of the official F1 launch.
Racing Bulls postpones its filming day with the new VCARB02.
The Italian team had initially planned to run on Monday at Imola, the day before the F1 75 event in London.
However, the team also intended to film the car with its final livery. Even though the session would take place behind closed doors, the risk of a leak could not be ruled out.
To avoid potential issues with FOM and Liberty Media—since liveries are not to be revealed before Tuesday evening at the earliest—Faenza’s team has pushed its 200-kilometer shakedown to Wednesday.
That same day, Ferrari will also take to the track for the first time with the SF-25 at Fiorano, following the release of official photos of its new F1 car just after the London show.
Tomorrow, Haas F1’s shakedown will take place, with the VF-25 running at Silverstone. No specific timing has been communicated yet, and it remains uncertain whether Haas will provide any updates, especially if the car runs with its 2025 livery.
If a unique livery is revealed and the team communicates about it, attention should be focused from 10 AM French time (9 AM in the UK). It could be slightly earlier if Haas sends out images to the media before running. However, at this stage, it is still unclear whether there will be anything to report. Updates will be provided if necessary.
As of now, Alpine and Sauber have yet to confirm their plans regarding their presentations and/or shakedowns.
Confirmed 2025 F1 Launch and Shakedown Dates
| Team & Car | Date | Location | Event Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren MCL39 | February 13 | Silverstone | Shakedown |
| Williams FW47 | February 14 | Silverstone | Presentation & Shakedown |
| Haas VF-25 | February 16 | Silverstone | Shakedown ** |
| All Teams Presentation Show | February 18 | London | Team Presentation Show * |
| Ferrari SF-25 | February 18 | – | Presentation |
| February 19 | Fiorano | Shakedown | |
| Racing Bulls VCARB02 | February 19 | Imola | Shakedown ** |
| Aston Martin AMR25 | February 23 | – | Presentation |
| February 24 | Sakhir | Shakedown ** | |
| Mercedes F1 W16 | February 24 | – | Presentation |
| February 25 | Sakhir | Shakedown | |
| Red Bull Racing RB21 | February 25 | Sakhir | Shakedown ** |
- *All F1 teams will take part in the February 18 show at the O2 Arena, at a minimum showcasing their new liveries on older cars.
- **These shakedowns will take place behind closed doors, but some teams will provide updates and release photos. Separate presentations may also occur, so it will be worth keeping an eye on developments.
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VCARB02 Shakedown Postponed: Racing Bulls Plays It Safe VCARB02 Shakedown Postponed: Racing Bulls Plays It Safe
