Cadillac

The Cadillac F1 Team is the latest and most ambitious attempt by the United States to establish itself in the prestigious world of Formula 1. Under the banner of General Motors, Cadillac is building an entirely new F1 team designed to compete with established names such as Mercedes, Ferrari, and Red Bull Racing. The Cadillac F1 Team will join the grid in 2026 as the eleventh team, with Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas confirmed as its driver line-up.

Known for its luxury and high-performance vehicles, Cadillac aims to showcase its technical expertise and innovation in the top tier of motorsport through the new Cadillac F1 project. The team will be headquartered in Fishers, Indiana, with additional facilities located in Silverstone (UK), Charlotte (North Carolina), and Warren (Michigan).

Initially, the team will use Ferrari engines, but the plan is to compete as a full factory team starting in 2028 with a power unit designed by General Motors. Cadillac’s entry in 2026 will expand the Formula 1 grid to eleven teams, adding diversity and competition to the sport. The involvement of a renowned American manufacturer like Cadillac highlights the global appeal of Formula 1 and paves the way for further growth and innovation in the years to come.

The original plan to launch the Formula 1 team as "Andretti Cadillac," led by Michael Andretti, was rejected by Formula One Management (FOM) in 2024. Although the FIA approved the project, the FOM argued that the Andretti name added insufficient value and that the team was too reliant on customer engines.

To improve its chances of joining the F1 grid, Michael Andretti stepped down from day-to-day operations in September 2024. TWG Global, led by Dan Towriss, took over the project and restructured the team. This led to the renaming of “Andretti Racing” to “Cadillac Formula Racing Ltd.” in December 2024, officially removing the Andretti name. Although Michael Andretti no longer has an official role, his father, Mario Andretti, remains involved as a board member.

In August, Cadillac confirmed its line-up for the debut 2026 season: two familiar names, Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas. Both drivers had already been linked with the American project several times. Their combined experience as former Red Bull Racing and Mercedes drivers will help Cadillac build a strong foundation in Formula 1.

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