We have a first look at the Cadillac F1 team as they reveal a special livery for the Barcelona shakedown.
Cadillac will be hitting the track for the first time at Barcelona for a shakedown run ahead of the 2026 F1 season. To honour this, they have designed a one-time only livery for the occasion. The design features a monochrome scheme and displays the names of the team’s founding members from both the United States and the UK.
They are set to join the Formula 1 grid for the first time in 2026. Drivers Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas make up their debut livery. This will make them the 11th team on the grid.
The American team will reveal its official livery on February 8th during the Super Bowl. Cadillac designed its shakedown livery to keep these details under wraps until then.
Statement from Mark Reuss
Mark Reuss, the President of General Motors said:
“Our new testing livery celebrates Detroit’s design heritage and the power of the global Cadillac Formula 1 team, while keeping our design secrets under wraps.
“The Barcelona test is just the beginning – we can’t wait to share our official race livery with fans around the world next month.”
Statement from Dan Thomas
Ahead of the Barcelona shakedown, CEO Dan Towriss added:
“The Cadillac Formula 1 Team is committed to innovation on and off the track. TWG combined with General Motors allows us to rethink the norm and introduce the team in bold new ways.
“Debuting our race livery during a globally televised championship broadcast challenges convention and brings Cadillac Formula 1 to a global audience.
“Paired with special-edition testing livery designed by the GM Design studios, we’re honouring automotive heritage while looking ahead as we build toward the 2026 season.”
