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Cadillac F1 Team: the American powerhouse disrupting Formula 1

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The track trembles under the sun. The metallic roar of the engines rises like a surge of adrenaline, and every corner becomes a canvas painted with speed, precision, and ambition. In 2026, Formula 1 welcomes a new contender with American soul and forward-thinking spirit: Cadillac F1 Team, a squad arriving to challenge the status quo and redefine innovation inside the paddock.

Cadillac enters the pinnacle of motorsport with a lineup as bold as its legacy: Sergio “Checo” Pérez and Valtteri Bottas, two veterans with more than 500 combined Grands Prix, 16 wins, and over 100 podiums. Together, they embody the perfect mix of experience, composure, and hunger for victory.

But a championship-level car is never born from driving talent alone. Behind the project is a mastermind: Nick Chester, an engineer with chapters in Arrows, Benetton, Lotus, and Mercedes, joined by the legendary Pat Symonds, a key figure in the eras of Senna, Schumacher, and Alonso. Adding to the roster are Peter Crolla, Robert White, and Graeme Lowdon, names synonymous with precision, vision, and elite leadership.

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The team’s heartbeat echoes across three innovation hubs: Silverstone, Charlotte, and Fishers, where more than 400 professionals operate as a single machine. Their secret weapon: the Cologne wind tunnel in Germany, a technological jewel that sculpts every aerodynamic curve before the car even touches the track. Everything synchronized. Everything calibrated. Engineering turned into pure speed.

For their debut season, Cadillac will run Ferrari engines, while General Motors continues developing its own power unit for 2027. A strategic transition that allows the team to grow without sacrificing competitiveness. Every engine vibration, every pit stop, every corner will be part of a meticulously designed choreography, all pointing toward Melbourne 2026, when Cadillac’s roar echoes on the grid for the first time.

Cadillac’s arrival also resonates deeply with Mexico’s Formula 1 passion. At the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix, fans will once again roar for Checo Pérez — now the face of a new American era. An event where speed, culture, and spectacle blend into living history.

Cadillac’s Formula 1 story is only beginning, yet it already promises to challenge the giants and etch an unforgettable mark on every circuit around the world.

The roar of the future is already here.

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