Don’t expect to see the Cadillac F1 single-seater livery this year. The leaders of the Cadillac Formula 1 Team have finally put an end to the persistent rumors by confirming this week that Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas will be their first drivers in 2026. While we now know the team principal, Graeme Lowdon, and the engine supplier Ferrari for the initial seasons, the mystery remains complete regarding the car’s visual appearance.
A Late Revelation for the Cadillac F1 Livery
We’ll have to wait a bit longer. In a conversation with The Drive, Dan Towriss, the CEO of Cadillac F1 Team, indicated that the full picture will likely not be unveiled before 2026.
“It’s likely to be early February [2026] before we give you a glimpse of the final appearance of the car,” said Towriss. “Whenever we reach a point where we provide information, it seems to raise even more questions. We want to get to that ultimate moment, the drumroll to reveal the final product.”
Teasing That Fueled Expectations
The new Formula 1 team had already teased its fans last May by organizing a huge party on the eve of the Miami Grand Prix. Despite a red carpet, celebrities, and an atmosphere worthy of Las Vegas, many expected an early reveal of the team’s livery and colors. That was not the case.
A Global Project Nevertheless Ahead of Schedule
“The full picture probably won’t emerge until February 2026,” confirmed Towriss. Despite this, development is progressing well: “I couldn’t be more satisfied with the development of the car and the progress of the Cadillac engine project with GM. This project is even ahead of schedule.”
He added: “Now that the drivers are announced, I think the team will start to come together and form. We’re still integrating a lot of people – just in the next 10 days, 52 new people are joining the Cadillac Formula 1 Team.”
Focus on Recruitment and Development
With the driver announcement behind them, the team can now focus on recruitment, training, and development. These three areas are crucial for any young organization, especially for a team that must be ready for full pre-season testing in just over five months, followed by its very first Grand Prix a few weeks later.