Ferrari to launch Feb. 23rd

Can Ferrari beat the Aldo Costa designed Mercedes in 2018?  Don’t hold your breath
Can Ferrari beat the Aldo Costa designed Mercedes in 2018? Don’t hold your breath

Ferrari has become the first team to set a launch date for its 2018 car, having announced plans to unveil its new package on February 22.

As per tradition, Ferrari will conduct an online launch of its new as-yet-unnamed challenger at its Maranello base, a few days before the start of official pre-season testing.

Group running will take place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya from February 26 to March 1 and from March 6 to 9.

Ferrari finished second in this year's Constructors' Championship, having taken five wins, courtesy of Sebastian Vettel.