Cadillac Set for Formula 1 Race Debut in Melbourne After Years of Preparation
GM backing underpins a long-term build toward a U.S. base with a Cadillac power unit targeted for 2029.
Overview
- Cadillac lines up as the 11th team for the Australian Grand Prix after completing reliable Barcelona and Bahrain programs with its MAC-26 car and Ferrari power units.
- Early pace is expected to be toward the back of the midfield, with projections placing the team around 10th as it begins its first season.
- Veterans Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas lead the inaugural campaign, and a clean Melbourne weekend could yield a points finish based on opportunity.
- General Motors and TWG funded entry expansion with a reported $450 million anti-dilution fee, establishing the operation as a manufacturer-backed effort.
- The team will run Ferrari power units through 2028 while building out manufacturing in Fishers, Indiana, before introducing a Cadillac-branded power unit targeted for 2029.