Pit Debrief

Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas reflected on a “positive” F1 2026 Japanese GP for the team, despite his own struggles in the race

Bottas pleased with productive 2026 Japanese GP for Cadillac F1 despite puzzling lack of pace

Magdalena Put1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas reflected on the team’s outing at the 2026 Japanese GP, calling the weekend “positive” overall despite his own struggles in the race. As a fledgling F1 operation, Cadillac happily welcomed a second consecutive double finish in Suzuka. The team still ran into some trouble during the weekend as energy deployment issues…

Bottas’ F1 comeback ends in DNF at 2026 Australian GP after promising start

Kavi Khandelwal1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Valtteri Bottas’ return to F1 at the 2026 Australian GP delivered a tactical masterclass before technical gremlins took over. While the veteran driver showed immediate sharpness off the F1 grid on Sunday afternoon, his race ended in a methodical breakdown of mechanical failures near the pit entry. Aggressive start and tyre management Valtteri Bottas launched…

While Racing Bulls don't have separate development drivers, they have appointed Yuki Tsunoda and Ayumu Iwasa as their reserve drivers for the 2026 F1 season

A complete overview of all the 2026 reserve and development drivers for every F1 team

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago020 mins

With the final round of F1 pre-season testing coming to a close in Bahrain and the lights ready to go out in Melbourne in less than two weeks’ time, eleven teams are adding final touches to their roster and confirming their reserve and development drivers for the 2026 season. As 22 drivers line up on…

Graeme Lowdon described 2026 Bahrain testing as a productive start for Cadillac in F1, highlighting strong mileage, valuable driver feedback, and a focus on performance development as the new team continues its evolution beyond the opening races.

Lowdon pleased with Cadillac’s progress after 2026 F1 Bahrain Testing

Valeria Penachi2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

In an interview with F1TV, Graeme Lowdon reflected positively on the first week of 2026 Bahrain testing for the Cadillac F1 team after an encouraging start to its track programme. The new F1 team completed over 1700 kilometres across testing. Lowdon emphasised the productive nature of the week following Barcelona shakedown runs. The team focused…

Take a look at the 2026 livery launched by Cadillac F1 Team for their inaugural season in Formula 1 at the Super Bowl LX.

Cadillac F1 Team unveil 2026 livery during Super Bowl LX

Nischay Rathore2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Cadillac F1 Team have unveiled their 2026 livery during the Super Bowl LX. The car, which has yet to be named, marks the American automaker’s debut in Formula 1. Their entry increases the constructors’ count to 11. Audi, meanwhile, will debut by way of the takeover of Sauber. Cadillac marks the addition of a second…

Cadillac F1 Team principal Graeme Lowdon expressed encouragement following the 2026 Barcelona shakedown as the new team prepares for its debut.

Lowdon: Cadillac “heading to Bahrain with a really positive feeling” after 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown

Valeria Penachi2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Cadillac F1 team principal Graeme Lowdon expressed encouragement following the 2026 Barcelona shakedown as the new F1 team completed their maiden test. Lowdon reflected on the four days of running with their first ever F1 car. He highlighted the combined experience of Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas as crucial to the team’s progress. Cadillac worked…

Sergio Pérez addresses Cadillac expectations ahead of 2026 F1 season

Camilla Bianca Trentin3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Speaking to CNN, Sergio Pérez didn’t shy away from discussing his tough exit from Red Bull as he prepares for Cadillac’s F1 debut in 2026. The Mexican driver talked about finding fresh motivation and laid out realistic ambitions for the American team’s first season. Sergio Pérez reflects on Red Bull struggles ahead of 2026 F1…

Cadillac's special livery for Barcelona shakedown

Cadillac reveal F1 livery for shakedown in Barcelona

Chloe Meehan3 months ago3 months ago02 mins

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….

Pat Symonds of Cadillac F1 is unsatisfied with the 2026 engine rules, calling the package a 'camel' rather than a 'racehorse'.

Pat Symonds: 2026 rules committee yielded “camel” F1 engine

Ewout Albrecht3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

With a new season around the corner, the entire sport of F1 is anticipating how the new regulations will turn out. Pat Symonds was (partially) responsible for the 2026 aerodynamics and engine rules as CTO of F1. In Autocar’s podcast ‘My Week in Cars’ the current executive engineering consultant of Cadillac F1 has revealed some…

Cadillac have announced that Zhou will serve as the team's reserve driver for the 2026 F1 season after leaving Ferrari.

Zhou Guanyu joins Cadillac as Reserve Driver for 2026 F1 Season

Chiara Martin3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Cadillac have completed their driver line-up for their highly anticipated F1 debut, announcing that Zhou Guanyu will serve as the team’s reserve driver for the 2026 season. Zhou’s recruitment marks the final piece in Cadillac’s driver puzzle. He joins already-confirmed race duo Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez. Former IndyCar driver Colton Herta will serve as…