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Cadillac has named its 2026 Formula 1 car the MAC-26, short for Mario Andretti Cadillac, in homage to the racing icon who helped bring the US-backed team to F1. The branding reflects Andretti’s influence as Cadillac’s project, led by Dan Towriss and Graeme Lowdon, moves forward with the aim of competing against established teams after winter testing and ahead of the season opener in Australia.
Cadillac unveiled its 2026 Formula 1 car, the MAC-26 named after Mario Andretti, honoring the American icon; Andretti said he was honored by the connection to Cadillac's US-owned F1 entry, as the team pushes toward the season opener with leadership from Dan Towriss and Graeme Lowdon.
Cadillac revealed its first Formula 1 car livery in a Super Bowl ad, showing a two-sided scheme—gray/white on the left and black on the right—on a Ferrari-powered challenger whose name hasn’t been disclosed; sponsors spotted include TWG, Jim Beam, Claro, Telcel, and Tommy Hilfiger, and with Perez and Bottas returning to drive, Cadillac frames the livery as a bold, unmistakably American identity for its debut F1 season.
Cadillac revealed its first Formula 1 livery for 2026 in a Super Bowl ad, featuring a two-tone split design with a grayish-white left side and a black right side, a nod to BAR’s 1999 concept. The livery carries sponsor logos such as Jim Beam, Claro, Telcel and Tommy Hilfiger, and the car’s name has not yet been disclosed; Perez and Bottas return to the lineup.
Action-film director Michael Bay filed a breach-of-contract and fraud lawsuit in Los Angeles seeking at least $1.5 million, claiming Cadillac’s F1 Super Bowl spot was developed for and directed by him but the company later sidelined him and allegedly copied his ideas and work; the suit cites a 25-year GM relationship and demands compensatory damages (at least $1.5M) plus punitive damages.
Isack Hadjar unofficially topped the Day 1 afternoon session of the 2026 Barcelona F1 pre-season test with a 1:18.159, ahead of George Russell (1:18.696) and Franco Colapinto (1:20.189). Esteban Ocon reportedly logged around 150 laps for Haas, while Mercedes posted the second-most mileage. Sergio Perez made his first laps for Cadillac. Day 2 begins at 09:00 CET.
A photo-driven recap of the Detroit Auto Show Charity Preview Gala at Huntington Place (Jan. 16, 2026), highlighting couture fashion, celebrity sightings, and performances by Robin Thicke and Trick Trick, with close looks at new show cars and concepts from Cadillac, Ford and other automakers.
Red Bull unveils new liveries for its F1 program and its Racing Bulls sibling; Cadillac rolls out a stealth black, Ferrari-powered F1 car on track ahead of its official livery debut, while Ford returns to F1 with Red Bull Powertrains; with Detroit as a staging ground for reveals ahead of Barcelona preseason testing, the story signals renewed American influence and leadership shakeups shaping the 2026 season.
Cadillac Formula 1 Team unveiled a Special Edition testing livery for the Barcelona Shakedown (Jan 26–30) as a pre-season camouflage designed by GM Global Design to honor Detroit heritage while masking aero details, ahead of the official 2026 race livery reveal on Feb 8.
Cadillac is entering Formula 1 in 2026 as the 11th team, with drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez, an engine supply from Ferrari, and plans to develop their own power unit by 2029, marking a significant US automotive presence in F1.
Cadillac has announced Zhou Guanyu as their reserve driver for the 2026 F1 season, emphasizing his experience and previous work with Ferrari as key factors. The team values experienced drivers to help develop their new F1 team, and Zhou's familiarity with Ferrari's power unit and gearbox, along with his good chemistry with teammate Valtteri Bottas, makes him a strong fit. His role will involve simulator work and technical support, keeping him relevant for future race opportunities as Cadillac prepares for their debut.
Zhou Guanyu has joined Cadillac as a reserve driver for their 2026 Formula 1 debut, bringing his F1 experience from Alfa Romeo and Ferrari to the new team, which will feature Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez as race drivers.
Cadillac has been named the sponsor of the new Cadillac Championship, a PGA TOUR event at Trump National Doral Miami scheduled for April 2026, marking a return to the venue and continuing its longstanding relationship with professional golf.
Cadillac won the 2025 Petit Le Mans in a dramatic race, while Porsche secured the IMSA GTP drivers', manufacturers', and teams' titles, completing a clean sweep in their class. The race featured intense competition across all classes, with strategic pit stops and quick driving crucial to the final results.
Cadillac won the 2025 Petit Le Mans race at Road Atlanta, while Porsche secured the IMSA GTP drivers', manufacturers', and teams' titles, completing a clean sweep in the class. The race featured intense competition across all classes, with notable performances from Action Express Racing, Porsche, and Lamborghini, culminating in a dramatic finish.