Williams announces early date for 2024 season launch

Williams will hold its 2024 season launch on Monday 5th February, becoming the second team to announce its launch plans.

With pre-season testing getting underway on February 21st in Bahrain, teams will be launching their new cars in early February, with Ferrari launching on February 13th.

However, in a teaser posted to social media the team committed to a 'season launch' on that date, which would follow a practice developed by teams of unveiling its new livery and sponsors.

Williams enjoyed a successful 2023 season, scoring 28 points and finishing seventh in the Constructors', after finishing last in four in five of the past seasons.

Drivers Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant will be maintained for a second season, while boss James Vowles will also be into his second campaign, having started in February 2023 after replacing Jost Capito.

The announcement simultaneously came with Sauber unveiling its plans with a launch also set for February 5th.