Cadillac Turns 1st Laps!

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team completed its first on-track laps at Silverstone on Friday, marking a historic step as the American squad prepares for its 2026 debut.

Sergio Perez took the wheel of the team’s maiden car during a promotional shakedown, with teammate Valtteri Bottas and reserve Zhou Guanyu also involved in running and system checks.

The car, running in an all-black livery, completed a filming day and basic shake down to ensure all systems were functioning ahead of pre-season testing in Barcelona later this month. Early laps also represented the first time Ferrari’s 2026 power unit, which will power Cadillac, hit the track.

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Team principal Graeme Lowdon praised the effort of the squad, noting the day allowed the team to work in a live garage environment and resolve any initial issues. Cadillac CEO Dan Towriss called the milestone a culmination of years of preparation and work.

Cadillac will formally reveal the car’s livery during a Super Bowl advert on February 8, before beginning official pre-season testing at Barcelona on January 26. The team will compete as the 11th entrant on the 2026 F1 grid, becoming the first all-new team since Haas debuted in 2016.