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Cadillac to Debut in Formula One
Cadillac, a luxury car company, is joining Formula One racing for the first time.
They will start racing in March and have a special car reveal during the Super Bowl.
The team includes experienced drivers like Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez.
They are using Ferrari's engine for now but plan to make their own by 2029.
The team is based in the UK and the US and wants to bring a unique American style to the sport.
Cadillac, a luxury division of General Motors, is debuting in the 2026 Formula One season.
The team is based in Silverstone, UK, with additional facilities in the US.
Cadillac will use Ferrari's engine for the 2026 season and plans to develop its own by 2029.
The driver lineup includes Valtteri Bottas, Sergio Perez, and reserve driver Zhou Guanyu.
The official livery of the Cadillac F1 car will be unveiled during the Super Bowl on February 8th, 2026.
- Who
- Cadillac, a luxury automobile division of General Motors, is the new team.
- What
- Cadillac is debuting in the Formula One World Championship.
- Where
- The team is based in Silverstone, UK, with facilities in the US and UK.
- When
- The season starts on March 8th, with the livery unveil on February 8th, 2026.
- Why
- Cadillac aims to bring American authenticity and entertainment to Formula One.
Key facts
- Team
- Cadillac
- Season Start
- March 8th
- Base Location
- Silverstone, UK
- Partnership
- General Motors and TWG Motorsports
- Engine
- Ferrari Power Train (2026), Own Engine (2029)
- Facilities
- Indianapolis, North Carolina, Michigan, Northamptonshire
- Drivers
- Valtteri Bottas, Sergio Perez, Zhou Guanyu (reserve)
- Livery Unveil
- Super Bowl, February 8th, 2026
Quotes
Dan Towriss
CEO of Cadillac's Formula One team
“Cadillac is going to be the first American team competing in the Modern Formula One, emphasising American authenticity and entertainment-focused, but without replicating the existing teams.”
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Graem Lowdon
Interviewed on a famous podcast
“The team will earn their respect gradually, execute well and then wish to grow and compete as time progresses.”
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