F1 2021 cars: Mercedes, Alpine and more as fans await new season

countdown for new F1 2021 season has begun as season opener in Bahrain is less than four weeks away. Most of  teams have launched ir F1 2021 cars for new season with Aston Martin latest F1 team to launch irs. However, all eyes were on launch of Mercedes' F1 2021 car as y remain team to beat, having won both Driver's as well as Constructor's Championships in past seven seasons.

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Mercedes F1 2021 car

With Mercedes having picked up every Driver's and Constructor's Championship since switch to turbo-hybrid engines in 2014, it was surprise that ir launch was  most awaited one. In im below, fans can see unveiling of Mercedes' W12. Although new car carries most of techlogy from last season's W11, re are some key changes. most table change is trimmed floor which is required as per new regulations for upcoming season.

Lewis Hamilton contract update

After Lewis Hamilton signed a new one-year contract in January, he is set to begin his eight-year with Mercedes team since he switched from McLaren in 2013. This year Hamilton has his eyes set on winning highest number of Driver's Championships after he equalled Michael Schumacher's tally of seven championships last season. Prior to joining Silver Arrows, Hamilton h only won one championship in 2008 with McLaren.

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Alpine F1 2021 car

Perhaps F1's best looking 2021 car was that of Alpine. Alpine's A521 revealed a splendid blue, white and red combination for ir livery. As remodelled Alpine team enter this new season, y welcome a familiar face in Fernando Alonso back behind  wheel.

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F1 2021 schedule

With most of teams having launched ir F1 2021 cars, new F1 season is all set to begin in four weeks. only teams left to launch ir cars are Ferrari (March 10), Haas (March 4) and Williams (March 5). Pre-season testing will take place from March 12-14 in Bahrain rar than in Barcelona, where testings have usually taken place in recent past. As per F1 2021 schedule, first race is Bahrain Grand Prix on March 28 before action moves to Italy and Spain. Australian Grand Prix, which is usually first race of season, is w rescheduled for vember.

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