Summary
Cadillac's new Formula 1 team, backed by General Motors, tested its 2026 car at Silverstone Circuit with driver Sergio Perez. This shakedown marked the team's first on-track action and tested the limits of their new Ferrari-powered car. They plan to continue preparations in Barcelona before the season starts in Australia.
Key Facts
- Cadillac tested its 2026 Formula 1 car at Silverstone Circuit.
- Sergio Perez drove the car during the shakedown.
- Cadillac’s F1 team will join the championship in 2026 as the 11th team.
- The car uses a powertrain made by Ferrari.
- Teams are allowed 200 kilometers per filming day to test cars.
- Cadillac will hold another test in Barcelona in January 2026.
- The official livery (car design) will be revealed at the Super Bowl on February 8, 2026.
