Virgin will also miss the first test. They're planning the shakedown at the beginning of February in UK.
full info - http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80841
full info - http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80841
I suspect the final name will be the Ferrari FUSchumi
Steve
More car release news today and this time it's about the Scuderia Toro Rosso who will be rolling out their new STR5 at the first test of the season at the Valencian track. This marks the first season where they don't share any design or development with the Red Bull racing squad.
?Toro Rosso will start the winter testing in Valencia on 1st February and we are planning to do it with the STR5,? a spokeswoman told 'ITV-F1'.
Mercedes TBA - February 1, Valencia, Spain
Well that's what I heard. Maybe it's just the day for the track debut. Anyway, if the official launch is indeed earlier, I'll update the post on that day and change the date.
EDIT: Autosport confirms the Stuttgart launch. Updated OP.
The team will hold a launch at the car maker's museum in Stuttgart on 25th January to reveal the car's livery on a 2009 machine.
RB1 like Red Bull's RBx? Seems a bit silly doesnt it? Why would Mercedes use RB?
RB = Ross Brawn, I imagine.