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Teams to group launch new cars in 2018

Formula 1 is working on a 'group launch' concept for 2018, whereby all teams would present their new cars together during a special dedicated day.

Germany's Auto Motor und Sport says that Liberty Media is considering on the idea although the venue, which could be Barcelona, has yet to be decided.

Ahead of a new season, teams typically organise their own launches, either at their base, with an online broadcasting, or on site before the start of pre-season testing as many teams did this year at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona.

Formula 1's new owners are seeking to create a major event around the multiple presentation day, providing fans with free admission and the opportunity to see the cars and drivers up close.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.