Cadillac F1 Team

Cadillac F1 Team are an American constructor entering Formula 1 in 2026 as the sport's newest team, backed by General Motors and fielding Sergio Perez (car #11) and Valtteri Bottas (car #77). They are the first American manufacturer-backed entry in decades, arriving as F1's popularity in the United States has surged following the Netflix Drive to Survive series and with three US-based races now on the calendar.

For 2026, Cadillac field Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas, a driver lineup built for stability and knowledge transfer. Perez brings years of experience at Red Bull Racing, six Grand Prix victories, and a massive fanbase spanning Mexico and the Americas. Bottas contributes championship-level experience from his five seasons at Mercedes (2017-2021), including 10 race victories and intimate knowledge of what a world-class F1 operation looks like. Neither driver is a rookie, and that is a deliberate choice for a new team navigating its first season.

While Cadillac is a new entry, the project benefits from General Motors' vast engineering resources and motorsport pedigree. GM has competed at the highest levels of American racing for over a century, and the Cadillac brand has won the 24 Hours of Le Mans and multiple IMSA championships in recent years. This depth of manufacturing and engineering expertise provides a foundation that previous F1 expansion teams have lacked.

As an expansion team entering under the 2026 regulations, Cadillac benefit from the level playing field that a major rule change creates. Every team on the grid is learning the new aerodynamic and power unit concepts simultaneously, reducing the disadvantage of being new. Their power unit partnership and GM's resources give them a credible path toward midfield competitiveness within their first seasons.

Cadillac are registered as a United States constructor. With three US-based rounds on the 2026 calendar, the team will have strong home support: the Miami Grand Prix in May, the United States Grand Prix in Austin in October, and the Las Vegas Grand Prix in November. Check US time zones for local race start times across Eastern, Central, and Pacific time.