Cadillac Makes F1 Race Debut in Melbourne as 11th Team

Overview

• American manufacturer-backed Cadillac lines up with Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas for its first start at the season‑opening Australian Grand Prix.
• Pre-season running in Barcelona and Bahrain showed the MAC‑26 to be operational and relatively reliable with Ferrari power, with early expectations placing the car near the back of the midfield.
• Team principal Graeme Lowdon says progress will be judged by disciplined race execution and continuous development rather than immediate title contention.
• General Motors and Mark Walter’s TWG underpin the project, with a reported $450m anti‑dilution fee enabling the 11th entry and team figures citing roughly £1.2bn spent to reach the grid.
• Commercials and roadmap include TWG AI as a primary sponsor alongside brands such as Jim Beam, Tommy Hilfiger and América Móvil, a planned Fishers, Indiana manufacturing hub, and a Cadillac power unit targeted for 2029.