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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.
Cadillac achieved its first IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship win since last year's season-ending race, with Action Express Racing ending a 918-day winless streak at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The race featured multiple manufacturer victories, strategic racing, and penalties, with Cadillac, Porsche, Acura, and other brands competing fiercely in various classes. The event also marked significant milestones, including first-time winners and record-breaking performances, setting the stage for the season finale at Petit Le Mans.
Action Express Racing's Jack Aitken, Earl Bamber, and Frederik Vesti won a chaotic six-hour IMSA race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, securing Cadillac's first victory of the season with a late green-white-checkered finish after a crash involving Toby Sowery. The race featured multiple penalties, strategic pit stops, and intense battles, culminating in a Cadillac 1-2 finish ahead of Ricky Taylor and Tom Blomqvist. The event also saw class wins in LMP2 by TDS Racing, GTD Pro by Multimatic Ford, and GTD by Inception Racing Ferrari.
The No. 60 Meyer Shank Racing Acura lost its pole position at Indianapolis due to a technical violation, promoting the No. 31 Cadillac to the front of the grid, resulting in a Cadillac 1-2-3 lockout for the upcoming race.
Aitken secured the Motul Pole Award at Indianapolis in the No. 31 Cadillac Whelen GTP, leading a 1-2-3 Cadillac lineup after the No. 60 Acura was penalized for non-compliance. United Autosports USA dominated LMP2 qualifying, securing the front row with the No. 2 and No. 22 cars. The six-hour race will be streamed live on Peacock, IMSA.TV, and YouTube, with NBC coverage starting in the afternoon.
Colton Herta, a nine-time IndyCar race winner, will make an unprecedented move to Formula 2 in 2026 as part of Cadillac's F1 ambitions, aiming to eventually secure an F1 seat in 2027. This bold decision involves a risk but is driven by his desire to pursue a career in Formula 1, with Cadillac supporting his development through F2 and testing roles.
IndyCar star Colton Herta has signed with Cadillac as a test driver for the 2026 Formula 1 season, marking a significant step in his racing career and a notable moment for American motorsport, as Cadillac prepares to enter F1 with a new driver lineup including Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez.
Cadillac has become a leading luxury electric vehicle brand in the U.S., surpassing competitors like BMW and Mercedes-Benz, but its future sales may be threatened by the potential repeal of a $7,500 federal tax credit under the Trump administration.
Cadillac has become the leading luxury EV brand in the US with strong sales and a diverse lineup, but its future growth may be challenged by the upcoming expiration of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit and policy changes, prompting the brand to maintain hybrid and gas vehicle offerings alongside EVs.