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MIAMI LOWDOWN: All the key moments as McLaren and Antonelli shine, Ferrari face tensions and LEGO takes over MONDAY MORNING DEBRIEF: How Leclerc and Hamilton’s opposing Miami strategies culminated in fractious Ferrari radio exchanges HIGHLIGHTS: Piastri leads McLaren 1-2 after thrilling race in Miami Driveable LEGO big builds welcomed to Miami drivers’ parade Cadillac unveil their team logo and brand during dazzling Miami launch event ahead of 2026 entry What the teams said – Sprint day and Qualifying in Miami Albon delighted with fifth in Miami as Sainz admits frustrations over inability to score 'bigger' points for Williams HIGHLIGHTS: Piastri leads McLaren 1-2 after thrilling race in Miami © 2003-2025 Formula One World Championship Limited Get quick access to your favorite articles Manage alerts on breaking news and favorite drivers Make your voice heard with article commenting Cadillac showcased the beginning of its 2026 Formula 1 journey with an event it dubbed as the “cultural centrepiece of the Miami Grand Prix weekend” Queen was transformed into a hub for motorsport and culture where paddock regulars rubbed shoulders with the who’s who of the Miami nightlife scene One thing’s for certain: the entire evening felt distinctly American It’s something that’s been missing from F1 despite the USA’s recent love affair with the championship The guest list for the evening clearly reflected the team’s efforts to capture a new audience: there were dozens of British journalists, stunned by the spectacle of it all, in addition to reality TV personalities Joey Graziadei, Kelsey Anderson, Jenn Tran and Ciara Miller. Mick Schumacher also made a surprise pit stop at Queen while One Tree Hill alum Sophia Bush had prime viewing from her table in the centre of the club Even a staff member from a rival team was understood to be there One noticeable absence was Sergio Perez amid rumours that the ex-F1 driver would be announced as part of Cadillac’s new line-up Fans chanted his name outside and begged the team to hire him but it quickly became clear this particular event was less about anything substantial and mostly just … vibes.  Terry Cruz emerged on stage to introduce Dan Towriss while telling a story about the role that General Motors and Cadillac played in his life The Michigan-born actor joked that he wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for GM bringing his family together.  guests whispered about what exactly was in store for the evening: perhaps a livery reveal The team played a vague video about the visual identity of Cadillac moving forward it partially resembles a Pinterest home page Nondescript images flashed on screen of women wearing cool Cadillac merch, which was interspersed with equally vague shots of an F1 car. It featured several flashes of orange (watch out McLaren) and generic black and white shots of women clad in fashionable clothing.  The night ended with Janelle Monae on the DJ decks after she gave a full performance earlier in the evening Was there any kind of tie-in between the singer-songwriter and Cadillac But what could be more American than enlisting celebrities to help dazzle the motorsport community as it prepares for a new era in 2026.  From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport In order to keep delivering our expert journalism we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker — The new Cadillac F1 team officially announced its arrival at a glitzy South Beach extravaganza packed with industry executives and influencers and highlighted by a musical showcase from Janelle Monáe and actor Terry Crews Jr. who shared an anecdote about how he’d never been born had his father not relocated at age 20 to Flint A splashy video ultimately unveiled the Cadillac F1 team logo at a multimillion-dollar party jammed elbow-to-elbow in the Queen Miami Beach venue a bit of a disappointment for those who expected to see all the bells and whistles at the brand launch introduction to F1’s newest team promised the leaders of the new team: Cadillac F1 is on pace to be on the grid in 2026 we've been in the wind tunnel for a long time,” said Dan Towriss we're continuing to add (personnel) to the team there are so many work streams that are happening all at once But I want to make sure everybody understands just how deep the partnership is with General Motors and with Cadillac I think that's something that really will set apart this team Cadillac will debut in 2026 with a two-car lineup that will push the F1 field to 22 cars — the first time since 2016 the grid will have more than 20 cars A long driveIt was a long road for Cadillac F1 to get to this point who failed to buy Sauber in his effort to create a true American team that would feature at least one American driver Andretti petitioned F1 and governing body FIA to expand the field for Andretti Global which led to the equivalent of an IRS audit during a grueling application process Towriss and Cadillac pressed on — they spent the last year saying work on the project “continues on pace” — and when Towriss bought out Andretti late last year F1 changed course and the new team was suddenly fast-tracked General Motors President Mark Reuss was finally able to attend an F1 race — the Miami Grand Prix over the weekend — in an official capacity Reuss pulled out his phone to play an audio clip for reporters of the first Cadillac engine being fired Cadillac will initially race with Ferrari engines before GM's power unit is ready for 2029 Reuss said the Cadillac approach is deliberate to have a reliable fast engine rather than rush one out for next season “You have to go slow to go fast,” Reuss said presence of any F1 team and will operate out of facilities in Fishers The team also has a satellite facility at Silverstone he was adamant it was for an American driver specifically California native and current IndyCar driver Colton Herta Now the list of potential drivers is rather long Towriss and Reuss were adamant they've yet to sign a driver amid reports that Sergio Perez has already signed The need for there to be an American is not a pressing issue to TWG “There’s a lot of interest in this team and we're very appreciative of that,” Towriss said and want that seat respected when that American driver does come in for the team … We’ll find the right way and the right time to bring the right driver into Formula 1.” who races under the Mexican flag but spent most of his childhood in Texas Towriss said they had a funny run-in two weeks ago at the Indianapolis 500 open test when the elevator Towriss was in opened and there was O'Ward; they joked they would talk McLaren Racing boss Zak Brown said he wouldn't prevent O'Ward from pursuing a seat with Cadillac O'Ward drives for McLaren in IndyCar and is the team's F1 reserve driver told The Associated Press he is very interested while IndyCar driver Colton Herta has recently hedged on whether he wants the seat There are a number of Americans who could be candidates especially if the team is willing to wait until deeper into its existence to hire one an 18-year-old quickly climbing through the stock car series' ladder system initially pursued European racing in his career who is deep into the Andretti Global driver development program on Saturday won his debut Italian F4 race at Misano with Prema Racing Another idea could put a long-debated topic to the test: NASCAR champion Kyle Larson who often comes up as potentially the only driver in the world who could match F1 standout Max Verstappen in talent When AP asked Reuss about the possibility of Larson Reuss said “let's focu on Indianapolis first.” Larson will run for McLaren and Chevrolet for a second consecutive year in the Indianapolis 500 later this month Potential effect of tariffsReuss said GM's F1 efforts will not be affected by President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs despite a potential $5 billion impact Despite reversing a number of the planned tariffs on imports in recent weeks “This is a long-term footprint that we have that are very old in some cases that have been there a long time,” Reuss said “So we’re working to bring as much as we can into the United States and avoid the tariffs “You probably would have seen over the last few days we did earnings on the early part of the week and then we came back and did the earnings review and guidance But it’s not going to affect this (F1) project.” No one expects the Cadillac Celestiq to be a big seller for the brand It’s a hand-built electric vehicle that costs $340,000 and it can take customers weeks or months to finalize the design So Cadillac won’t be popping them out like Escalades Tony Roma, Cadillac’s chief engineer of performance cars, revealed in a recent episode of Jay Leno’s Garage that the automaker doesn’t expect to make more than 250 cars per year in the United States “This is super low volume,” Roma told Leno For some context of the Celestiq's rarity, Bugatti plans to build just 250 examples of the Tourbillon The Celestiq is a flagship for Cadillac brand with a pair of electric motors making an estimated 650 horsepower (more than previously announced) which will help motivate the 6,300-pound sedan It’s also an important car for General Motors utilizing the automaker’s new Ultium architecture that’s underpinning a wide range of vehicles from the American automaker It has all the luxuries you’d expect from a $340,000 sedan—Super Cruise It has a four-quadrant tinting panoramic roof The Celestiq looks production-ready in Leno’s video, and we rode one last year But don't expect to see them everywhere anytime soon We Rode Shotgun In Cadillac's Rolls-Royce Rival 2026 Jeep Compass Unveiled: Hybrid or EV With Up to 375 HP Lotus Emira With Yellow Exhaust Tips Pays Tribute to an F1 GOAT Spoil A Loved One By Buying A $975K Cadillac Celestiq As A Christmas Present you don’t have to crawl through the Cadillac Celestiq like some kind of luxury burglar to jump-start the 12V battery we now know there’s an easier way to do it We’ve updated the article to reflect this new Automotive design has come a long way, but sometimes it feels like we’re taking a few awkward steps backward. A prime example? The Cadillac Celestiq This $340,000 (starting price) all-electric hand-built super sedan is Cadillac’s big play to remind everyone that it’s “the standard of the world.” If the method for accessing the battery is the new benchmark we might all want to collectively hit the rewind button The good news it’s that it isn’t as bad as was first reported More: Cadillac Projects EVs Will Make Up 35% Of Its Sales This Year Originally, it seemed like a dead 12V battery would trap owners in a strange, high-end version of a luxury escape room. According to GM Authority you’d have to access the cabin through the trunk like a burglar on a mission and then dig your way to the manual release system Only after all that could you finally jump-start the 12V battery back to life Apparently, that’s not the case after all. While Cadillac hasn’t responded to our email from earlier today when we asked them about the procedure, Carbuzz reported (and we’ve also confirmed via the owner’s manual that you can see below) that Celestiq owners have a simpler option The automaker provides jump leads that can relay power directly to the 12V battery in the trunk It’s still not exactly a walk in the park as owners will need to remove an interior panel to access the leads but it’s certainly a far cry from crawling through a $340,000 car like it’s a secret agent mission owners will need to access the trunk by opening it with the physical key and remove the load floor they’ll take out the storage bin underneath and look for the jumper leads on the left side of the trunk and either charge the battery directly or replace it if necessary and maybe buyers with deep enough pockets can request something radical like… a mechanical frunk latch that is unlockable via a key most owners will probably call Cadillac to come deal with it We’re also waiting for Cadillac’s response and will update the article if we hear back from them The Fleetwood Eldorado was all new for 1971 as the model stepped away from sporting pretensions and leaned into the burgeoning brougham and luxury tastes of American consumers the angular late Sixties look of the Eldorado (lauded by almost everyone) was replaced with a curved and bloated shape which grew in all dimensions over its predecessor Today we take a look at the lavish interior accommodations of the 1971 model and talk about cost cutting (Note: The silver car with a houndstooth interior is a 1970 Eldorado while the red car with a black interior is the 1971.) The new Eldorado was one of those instances where things appeared roughly the same on the surface, but revealed otherwise when the details were examined. The three-spoke wheel of 1970 was reworked with a larger center cover, and was a very light modification of the wheel cover in use by Buick that year It no longer wore a stitched leather appearance but luxury was implied via the wood tone around the rim In time the wood of the wheel faded much faster than the dash given its greater UV exposure Beyond the wheel was a similar gauge layout to 1970 The horizontal speedometer remained intact but was compressed horizontally (apparently just for fun) The fuel gauge moved from the right of the speedometer to the left And to its left there were two new vents for the driver oddly contained within the confines of the gauge cluster The warning lights which previously resided below the speedometer were relocated again they were condensed and stacked into a layout that would become more familiar throughout the Seventies and Eighties Their compression combined with the shrunken speedometer meant there was extra space to the right side in the instrument binnacle This was filled with a textured black plastic plate that read Cadillac in the middle Climate controls and light switches stayed put for 1971 The wood itself transitioned from a burled look in 1970 to a horizontal grained style in 1971 There was notably less wood in the instrument cluster: It was removed from the upper section entirely and replaced with black plastic Only the lower portion of the gauge cluster had wood trim the dash was divided between driver and passenger sides by a binnacle that made the cockpit “driver focused.” But for 1971 the design was softened slightly and the dash tucked inward toward the hood more The instruments were also slightly U-shaped around the driver curving where there was previously a straight horizontal line The dash in front of the passenger was notably edited and awkward looking in 1971 The silver Cadillac plaque between the set of four vents was removed and replaced with a black plastic indentation a large analog clock was inserted into the recess Why the clock would be presented only to the front passengers is a mystery; the driver would have a difficult time checking it quickly A minimal amount of editing was performed on the door panels for the 1971 Eldorado The wood insert in the door was the exact same shape as before the grab handle was extended a bit further and ran the full length of the wood trim The armrest lost its rear passenger ashtray compartment Its interior door handle remained in place but received additional chrome decoration and a rectangular handle shape instead of a square one Buttons for the windows remained exactly where they were as did the glued-on panel for the wiper controls The door light and red marker were relocated directly under the handle Seating types were standardized across Eldorado to one: a bench seat The removal of the center console option was in keeping with the new personal luxury and comfort mission statement and offered seating for six adults (in theory) The seat shape was only vaguely revised in 1971 Headrest design was carried over from 1970 while the upper portion of the seat back was reshaped lightly It became a larger section with a button tufted appearance accomplished via two rectangular decor pieces Stitching was removed on the upper seatback but remained the same as 1970 on the lower portion and on the seat bottoms Materials looked slightly more downmarket in some cases with plain cloth available in place of previous houndstooth or brocade the Eldorado’s interior could come off drab in 1971 Given the emphasis on passenger comfort and capability for the new Eldorado there was an interesting update to the back seat quarters likely to give the feeling of more headroom and thus a more comfortable environment and no longer offered a separation between the rear outboard seats The ashtray formerly located in the door was moved to the arm rest at either side which was certainly an easier reach for backseat smokers The window button at either side was removed as the coupe styling meant the rear side windows were no longer operational Think of the plus side: It saved GM two window assemblies It all came together to feel a bit cynical with hindsight The 1971 Eldorado lost styling unique to the model and carried an interior that was very similar to its predecessor but worse in most regards and that blanked off textured Cadillac filler piece says it all Next time we’ll get into the annual changes and shuffling that occurred with the ninth-gen Eldorado which may take two installments given how long this generation ran [Images: dealer, dealer, dealer] Become a TTAC insider. the latest news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to our newsletter More by Corey Lewis However for this generation/year the interior of the Eldorado just does not compare to that of the Marks Compare the clock to the Cartier clocks that Lincolns had And the location of the clock reminds me of the location of the clock on our Cordoba And was reportedly the first 'chronometer' to be installed in a domestic auto bolstering of the velour upholstery available in Marks I'm not crazy about the looks of the coupe Odd column shifter in that it almost completely vertical              The Cadillac Formula 1 Team unveiled its new logo in a video released ahead of the 2025 Miami Grand Prix offering a first look at the branding that will debut when the team joins the FIA Formula One World Championship grid in 2026 The partnership between TWG Motorsports and GM has created a distinctly American team with unique attributes Those attributes and Cadillac’s bold heritage are reflected in the team’s logo and branding “Cadillac is honored to share the F1 stage with the best luxury brands from around the world It’s a brand whose legacy on and off the track is filled with innovation and timeless beauty,” said GM President Mark Reuss “Our journey has been long but from the very beginning it has been about ambition… audacity… and now acceleration.” Learn more about the Cadillac Formula 1 Team here Learn more about the Cadillac Formula 1 Team here Please view your lighbox to modify the assets It is recommended that you download your current lightbox contents and clear its assets to add more Go to my lightbox | I understand & close window It was a big weekend for Formula 1 in America with the world championship racing in Miami and announcing an extension to the circuit’s deal that will see it stay on the calendar until 2041 On the sidelines of the dramatic weekend of racing American automaker Cadillac hosted a launch party for its incoming F1 team which could prove to have a longer-lasting impact on F1 in the US.  Formula 1 is making no secret of its desire to expand its reach in America On the back of hit Netflix show Drive to Survive the championship endeavoured to capitalise on the growing interest with new races in the US and a greater effort to woo American audiences.  and the number of people tuning in to watch races on services like ESPN almost doubled between 2018 and 2024 the on-track action and off-track spectacle around races in Miami Las Vegas and Austin are proving that Formula 1’s fit with America is a natural one.  while fans descend on these grands prix in their thousands the attending masses still don’t know what it’s like to watch an American team win a home race This had to change if F1 wanted to prove that it was serious about attracting American motorsport fans.  Enter American automotive giant General Motors which is counting down the days until the Cadillac F1 team makes its debut on the grid in 2026 GM partnered with TWG Motorsports for the entry, which was finally approved over the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend, and the side’s activities have steadily ramped up ever since. All manner of job postings have appeared on its site, an engine deal was inked with Ferrari for its inaugural season and formal approval was finally granted for its 2026 entry earlier this year.  With work on the team and car rumbling away nicely behind the scenes GM and TWG chose this weekend as the moment to launch the Cadillac squad and capture the hearts of American fans Before the team had so much as released the name of a driver it would field or shared a render of its 2026 challenger Cadillac kicked off its entry into the world of Formula 1 with all the glitz and glam American fans have come to expect from the series.   the General Motors-owned brand rolled out Michigan-born actor Terry Crews to kick off the festivities invited American singer and actress Janelle Monae to perform and began teasing its arrival on the F1 grid.  The event mirrored the polish that F1 strives for at American races like Las Vegas and the sheer volume of gleaming chrome details and outfits that Cadillac teased during the event rivalled the Vegas shine as well.  The launch kicked the conversation about Cadillac’s F1 entry into overdrive, and fans are already engaged. During the event itself, the F1-obsessed crowded around to see who was invited. Some even called out to Cadillac executives to sign Mexican racer Sergio Perez to the team for the 2026 season.  This is all playing into Cadillac’s hand in developing buzz around the new team During a roundtable event over the Miami Grand Prix weekend Dan Towriss – chief executive of TWG Motorsports the umbrella company that houses Cadillac – went so far as to tell Motorsport.com that he “couldn't be happier with the response to the Cadillac Formula 1 team.” It's reasonable to assume that the momentum behind the team will only increase from here and the reasons for America to get behind the GM outfit will surely rise with it.   America loves a homegrown hero, especially one as proud of its roots as Cadillac clearly is. What’s more, sports fans across the US will always get behind an underdog, which Cadillac will be when it lines up against giants like Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull in 2026.  American F1 fans haven’t really had either Supporting Haas can be an uphill battle with controversy seemingly following the side wherever it goes and the next-nearest options would be Aston Martin with its Canadian backing or Red Bull thanks to its now-former driver Checo Perez.  But Cadillac will be hoping to out-American all of those and team boss Graeme Lowdon acknowledged that “fans would love to see an American driver in an American team” when speaking with Motorsport.com earlier this year The team boss has since attempted to temper expectations adding that Cadillac will select its drivers “on merit” rather than the country on their passport.  the excitement around an American side launching its campaign at an American race is palpable and all kinds of work is going on behind the scenes at Cadillac’s various outposts across the US and Europe to best prepare it for the coming season.   The team is now racing to meet major deadlines like the first fire-up of its maiden F1 car the planned end-of-January shakedown in Barcelona next year Cadillac just needs to assemble a team that can unite America’s love of motorsport design a livery that screams “freedom” and create a car that rumbles like the thunder over Mount Rushmore there’ll just be the small task of winning a race or two to secure its lifelong supporters MIAMI — Ahead of the Cadillac Formula 1 team’s launch event on Saturday at the Miami Grand Prix team principal Graeme Lowdon confirmed to The Athletic that the team has not signed any drivers as of Friday and that no driver announcement will come this weekend His comments come in the wake of rumors that former Red Bull driver Sergio Pérez has already signed with the team who lost his seat at Red Bull at the end of the 2024 season told Formula1.com in early April that he has given himself “at least six months to get all my options on the table.” “The reality is that we’ve got lots of parallel tracks that all need to come together for the first race in 2026 selecting the drivers is part of that,” Lowdon said on Friday “but we’re in kind of in an interesting situation because we’re out with synchronization with the other teams.” Pressed on whether Cadillac had made any signings at all – with Lowdon aware of media reports in Germany claiming Pérez had signed a multi-year deal – he shook his head to indicate they had not Lowdon made similar comments in a media session in March, just days after the FIA and F1 approved General Motors and TWG Motorsports’ application for Cadillac to join the grid in 2026 as the sport’s 11th team Cadillac had not been able to be involved in the driver market until it received that confirmation But that left Cadillac in a tricky position because “certain drivers are tied up for certain periods,” Lowdon said While the 2026 drivers’ market isn’t set in stone which could allow veterans such as Pérez a way back onto the grid It could also be a way to bring in fresh talent with American Formula 2 driver Jak Crawford or IndyCar star Colton Herta I might go to this team,’” Lowdon said Friday in Miami We’ve got two and it turns out everybody wants to drive a Cadillac One of the key things we need to do is build the car for the drivers to actually race.” While drivers are part of the equation to get Cadillac up and running for its 2026 debut “we kind of have a timeline for everything and the driver announcement is not happening this weekend,” Lowdon said Lowdon did admit that Cadillac does have the flexibility to get to know potential drivers a bit more — gaining a better understanding of their commitment and motivation before making a decision but we assess them on lots of different things and we’re in a good position — where we can take our time a little bit to do that.” The team principal said there were between six and 10 drivers on Cadillac’s radar who would be “very good additions to the team,” but he didn’t list names Top photo of Sergio Pérez: Mark Thompson/Getty Images playMax Verstappen opens up about his future in F1 (0:50)Max Verstappen speaks openly about his future in the sport of Formula One when his contract is up with Red Bull in 2028 MIAMI -- Rumors surrounding Sergio Pérez's alleged signing with the Cadillac team have exploded ahead of the Miami Grand Prix weekend but the truth is that Pérez has not signed with any team -- at least not yet -- and he will not be presented as a Cadillac driver in Miami this weekend Perez left Red Bull at the end of 2024 after a four years at the team with Liam Lawson announced as his replacement Sources told ESPN Pérez has not been in Miami recently does not plan to attend the 2025 Miami Grand Prix and will not be present at the Cadillac team launch to be held on Saturday night Sources say that the speculation has been caused by social media posts based on the location of the private plane normally used by Pérez which is rented out when he is not using it Cadillac is indeed an option for the Mexican driver who competed in Formula 1 from 2011 to 2024 with Sauber Sergio Perez left Red Bull at the end of 2024. Kym Illman/Getty ImagesCadillac's interest in Perez as a possible signing for 2026 was confirmed to ESPN by team advisor Mario Andretti in an interview with the ESPN Racing podcast a few weeks ago But Cadillac F1 team principal Graeme Lowdon recently said he has a shortlist of seven or eight drivers to choose from for his 2026 lineup as he has stated to F1.com and in other interviews is to wait six months before making a decision the Mexican has been enjoying time with his family vacationing with his children at Disneyland gone to the beach in Bermuda and Punta Mita enjoyed a life he had not known since moving to Europe to pursue his dream of becoming an F1 driver when he was 14 years old Pérez is also waiting to see what changes may occur on the F1 grid for 2026, because although most drivers are under contract, a "big fish" like Max Verstappen could shake up the market if he decides to leave Red Bull A possible move by the four-time world champion would generate a chain reaction that could open up spaces beyond the two seats available at Cadillac Aston Martin is said to be a possible destination for Verstappen, and even Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has expressed concern that Verstappen could leave the Milton Keynes team if the RB21 car is not competitive enough to take on McLaren but his team has explored other possibilities with other teams although they have not specified which ones or whether Julian Jakobi is still the agent who will handle this possible second stage of Pérez's career in F1 Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson geek out about Formula One and the personalities behind it on "Unlapped," ESPN's weekly F1 podcast. Listen to 'Unlapped' Also, last week Formula1.Hu, a Hungarian website, published an interview with Sauber team principal Jonathan Wheatley, who was Red Bull's sporting director until 2024. In it, Wheatley praised Pérez as a driver, his feedback to the engineers, and his ability to bounce back from adversity. That interview does not mean that Sauber wants Checo Pérez, as it already has two drivers under contract, but it does put the Mexican's name on the map, as did the exclusive interview he gave to F1.com, which was clearly a way for the Mexican to say, "I'm here and I want to come back." Pérez had said, before it was known that Red Bull would pay his contract and drop him from the seat for 2025, that he would not return to F1 unless it was to drive a car that could compete for points. Cadillac, as a new team will have to pay its dues, adapt, and go through a development process, and expectations for 2026 will be set accordingly. 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So Here’s How To Invest In Cybersecurity.Theodora Lee Joseph, CFA Apple And Amazon’s Results Were Sturdy, But Their Future Looks A Little Less SoTheodora Lee Joseph, CFA Disclaimer: These articles are provided for information purposes only an opinion about whether to buy or sell a specific investment may be provided The content is not intended to be a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product or to adopt any investment strategy as it is not provided based on an assessment of your investing knowledge and experience your financial situation or your investment objectives You may not get back all the money that you invest The investments referred to in this article may not be suitable for all investors an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment advisor This article is based on reporting by MT Newswires This article may contain AI-edited content While efforts have been made to ensure accuracy AI may not capture the nuances of the subject matter resulting in errors or inconsistencies Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker "Checo, Checo, Checo...," echoed excited Sergio Perez fans who gatecrashed a glamorous event in Miami for the new Cadillac Formula 1 team Fans lined the streets outside the exclusive Queen Miami Beach hotspot billed as the ultimate Japanese steakhouse experience fans made their feelings known outside the Cadillac event Cadillac team boss Graeme Lowdon is facing a tough battle to secure the right talent to lead the fledgling team as the majority of the drivers on the grid are under long-term deals Former Red Bull racer Perez has been near the top of Cadillac's list for a while Perez has notched up 281 grand prix starts and his experience would be crucial to help Cadillac get up to speed He would also be an attractive option commercially bringing significant backing from Mexican communications mogul Carlos Slim having a high-profile Mexican driver would also be of benefit to Cadillac and General Motors as a North American brand There was a suggestion that Perez would attend the event Stay up to speed with the latest F1 Miami Grand Prix news, expert analysis, photos and videos. Join us for Sunday's watch along on Race Center Live by signing up here.  Cadillac is “not in a hurry” to sign its drivers for its 2026 Formula 1 debut and will only put an American in the car when there is someone who fits the bill The GM-backed squad will become F1’s 11th team from next year and is well under way with its car design The main question mark hanging over Cadillac at the moment is who its drivers will be when the outfit enters the championship, with the experienced Sergio Perez being continually linked with the team the umbrella company that houses Cadillac – insists nothing has been signed with any drivers “I think the biggest thing is we're not in a hurry to select a driver there's a lot that goes into selecting your pilot for Formula 1 from that standpoint,” he told a small group of reporters “So we're taking our time. The list certainly includes the names that many people are talking about. Although I do get a kick out of waking up each day and reading that we're in the final stages of negotiation.” Towriss did concede that having a driver pairing that can help build the team from the ground up will be key with on-track performance not the only metric to judge potential incumbents on but experience is another. This is a new entry it's going to be crucially important,” he added “You're also not just talking about what's on track but [what's] in the sim from that standpoint. So Eric Warren [executive director] from GM Motorsports and a lot of others we're assimilating as much information as we can to really do our thorough due diligence and take our time and make the right decision “There are a lot of conversations taking place There's a lot of interest in this team and we're very appreciative of that there has been talk of Cadillac wanting an American driver in the team Lowdon previously stated to Motorsport.com that drivers would be selected on merit but that did not necessarily rule out an American getting a seat Towriss conceded the plan is to have a ‘homegrown’ talent behind the wheel but is not wedded to that having to happen from 2026 “I would describe it this way. That we're committed to having an American driver. It's important to all of us to do it the right way,” he added “It's not a gimmick to just grab somebody and drop them in the seat Because it's important to us that they're successful “I think we want that person set up for success and want that seat respected when that American driver does come in for the team and so we're really formulating that process so we're committed to that and we'll find the right way and the right time to bring the right driver into Formula 1.” The Cadillac F1 team held an exclusive launch event on the Saturday evening of the Miami Grand Prix race weekend the American team released a teaser video with hints of what fans can expect from the team in 2026 expecting a driver announcement this evening but Cadillac is making them wait. Dan Towriss explained to Motorsport.com and other media in Miami: there's a lot that goes into selecting your pilot for Formula 1 from that standpoint Although fans were disappointed with the lack of confirmation surrounding any potential driver for the team fans were keen for their choice to be heard as they chanted outside of the event hinting at a blue-and-white theme for the team gear although the latter isn't shown during the video itself and neither have been officially confirmed Eagle eyed viewers will spot the inclusion of the famous Cadillac Eldorado an iconic motor vehicle known for its rocket-like tail lights Could be another hint to the branding of the team or maybe just a look back into the brand's vast history The teased blue and white theme could represent the international racing colours of America the team has been passionate about being the all-American team.  FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem shared his excitement for the team's official approval and I am proud to lead the Federation in this progressive step for the championship “The FIA Formula One Championship's expansion to an 11th team in 2026 is a milestone aligning with the new FIA 2026 regulations and ushering in an exciting era for the sport “The Cadillac Formula 1 Team’s presence in the paddock will inspire future competitors and fans Their entry strengthens our mission to push motorsport’s boundaries at the highest level." “We’re thrilled the Cadillac Formula 1 Team is official as the team has been accelerating its work “We’re incredibly grateful for the support from the FIA and Formula One Management leadership for us and for our collaboration with TWG The excitement only grows as we get closer to showcasing GM’s engineering expertise on the prestigious global stage of F1.” Stay up to speed with the latest F1 Miami Grand Prix news, expert analysis, photos and videos. Join us for Sunday's watch along on Race Center Live by signing up here Group 1001 President & Chief Executive Officer Dan Towriss speaks during a news conference in Indianapolis The company crest and logo hang over the doors to the showroom of a Cadillac dealership Fans cheer from the stands during the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race Sunday Cadillac will initially race with Ferrari engines before GM’s power unit is ready for 2029 Towriss and Reuss were adamant they’ve yet to sign a driver amid reports that Sergio Perez has already signed “There’s a lot of interest in this team and we’re very appreciative of that,” Towriss said We’ll find the right way and the right time to bring the right driver into Formula 1.” Towriss said they had a funny run-in two weeks ago at the Indianapolis 500 open test when the elevator Towriss was in opened and there was O’Ward; they joked they would talk McLaren Racing boss Zak Brown said he wouldn’t prevent O’Ward from pursuing a seat with Cadillac O’Ward drives for McLaren in IndyCar and is the team’s F1 reserve driver an 18-year-old quickly climbing through the stock car series’ ladder system Reuss said “let’s focus on Indianapolis first.” Larson will run for McLaren and Chevrolet for a second consecutive year in the Indianapolis 500 later this month Reuss said GM’s F1 efforts will not be affected by President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs despite a potential $5 billion (£3.8bn) impact Saajan Jogia is a motorsport and automotive writer with over ten years of experience His passion for cars and motorcycles has been a driving force behind his evolution as a writer. He has extensively covered Formula 1 and technology for publications including Sports Illustrated either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content Cadillac has teased its Formula 1 livery as it approaches its highly anticipated debut on the F1 grid in 2026 The reveal took place at an event during the 2025 Miami Grand Prix and while there seemed to be nothing to come from the event The Miami Grand Prix is the perfect backdrop for Cadillac's global F1 entry celebration party. The team's new identity, livery, and vision were teased to an audience of motorsport insiders, celebrities, and fans with the event presented by Terry Crews Cadillac's journey to Formula 1 has been a long one Originally launched as a partnership between Andretti Global and General Motors it became a challenge to secure approval from both the FIA and Formula One Management will use Ferrari power units when it enters the sport in 2026 "We're thrilled the Cadillac Formula 1 Team is official as the team has been accelerating its work," said GM President Mark Reuss at the time "We're incredibly grateful for the support from the FIA and Formula One Management leadership for us and for our collaboration with TWG The excitement only grows as we get closer to showcasing GM's engineering expertise on the prestigious global stage of F1." we can guess that Cadillac will race under the international racing colors of America: Imperial Blue and White With a sneak peek of the racing suits and a very quick flash of a livery this only makes us more excited for next year The race to 2026 begins. Join the journey. TWG Motorsports | @Cadillac | @GM | @F1 #F1 #CadillacF1Team pic.twitter.com/HPy88wKMVO Cadillac will now continue with the immense challenge of building a competitive team for the 2026 season "In the shop, there's a clock coming down," said TWG Motorsport CEO Dan Towriss via The Race "So everybody knows every day that time is not on our side And so the intensity continues to pick up from that standpoint "And so just some of those little differences and not being able to correlate that to the track and just the data that that a new team wouldn't have relative to an existing team "All those are going to be challenges which we think we can overcome Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsweek is committed to journalism that is factual and fair We value your input and encourage you to rate this article Newsletters in your inbox See all Sergio Perez is currently in talks over a three-year contract with the Cadillac Formula 1 squad but also has other options The six-time grand prix winner has been without an F1 drive since leaving Red Bull at the end of 2024, having endured a difficult campaign, finishing 285 points behind team-mate and world champion Max Verstappen Perez previously said he wanted to give himself “at least six months to get all my options on the table” and one of those appears to be Cadillac The American outfit is understood to be facing competition from at least two other teams for the Mexican's signature then it would be bringing somebody with 281 grand prix starts and team boss Graeme Lowdown has previously mentioned that such experience could be key we've not been able to be in the driver market until the entry was confirmed,” he said in March “It's important for us to talk to a number of potential candidates Do we see very talented drivers who currently aren't on the grid “We are going to be quite busy talking to a few people What's a little bit difficult because of the situation that we're in as a new team the timeline isn't as laid out as it normally is It's normally quite clear for all of us involved in the driver negotiations if not more candidates out there who offer extremely good credentials to be in Formula 1 or to be in Formula 1 again.” The news comes ahead of this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix where Cadillac will be hosting a launch party in the Florida city on Saturday evening It is understood that Perez will make a decision on his future this month and then who his team-mate could be is still up in the air with the squad looking at numerous options Considering it’s an American marque, then a driver from the States has been touted but, when Lowdon was asked about that at the Bahrain GP in April, he remained coy - hinting it may not happen from year one “Having a driver on merit doesn't mean you can't have an American passport as well you can't just judge an F1 team on what they're doing this year or next year I think the fans would love to see an American driver in an American team There's nothing stopping that from happening but we've just got to go ahead and select on merit and build a team because there are a few very experienced drivers available “We weren't able to participate in the last round of driver negotiations so we're out of sync with a lot of other teams But there's some advantages to that as well There's a lot of very good drivers available at the minute “As and when we put the driver line-up together Red-carpet launch has to be backed up with a car on the grid next season with Briton Graeme Lowdon leading the push New F1 team counting down seconds to 2026 entryRed-carpet launch has to be backed up with a car on the grid next season Appropriately for this all‑American marque, the team are launching their F1 entry on Saturday night with a red-carpet event at Miami Beach after the sprint race and qualifying have concluded at the Hard Rock Stadium circuit. Read moreBacked by GM and the TWG Motorsports group their effort is a full-on startup rather than the more well-trodden route of buying an existing team with all the expense and resources and perils and pitfalls that entails At the helm almost since its inception has been Graeme Lowdon one of the very few F1 personnel who can lay claim to having already done it and who knows how quickly the time will go between now and lights out in Australia next year a countdown clock which is showing the number of days minutes and seconds to the start of our first grand prix,” he says “We don’t want to be in a position where there’s some mad panic at the end.” Lowdon is Cadillac’s British team principal and the 60-year-old has been here before albeit in altogether different circumstances He was integral to the Manor F1 team for their entry in 2010 a task he describes as starting in an empty room with a screwdriver and an A4 sheet of paper and ending up seven months later on the grid Cadillac’s road to F1 has enjoyed a significantly longer gestation but did have similarly humble beginnings when Lowdon and two others were asked to begin planning what would ultimately develop into the GM works-backed team Sergio Pérez has been mentioned as a possible driver for Cadillac for 2026 Photograph: Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty ImagesThe initial phase involved small steps without any certainty of an entry the process grinding slowly through the FIA and F1 But the team had to be constructed because starting cold if and when entry was granted would have made the task all but impossible Lowdon had to recruit without using the phrase “Formula One team” with euphemisms such as “top-tier motorsport opportunity” Nonetheless, the process went on and when GM came on board and committed to building its own engine for 2029 it was a gamechanger. At the Las Vegas GP in November, the Cadillac entry one person a day and are in the process of completing a new headquarters at Fishers in Indianapolis It will sit alongside their facilities already in operation at Silverstone – the European hub – and the GM works in Charlotte where they are building the facility to manufacture the new engine has stressed the importance of people and many of the key roles have been filled as the project progressed The chief designer is Lowdon’s former colleague from Manor and the head of aerodynamics is Jon Tomlinson formerly of Renault is the technical director Peter Crolla is on board as the team manager from Haas and Pat Symonds Assembling them and other personnel was indicative of how seriously the project was being taken Throughout that whole time we were building a Formula One team but without certainty of an entry and that’s a commitment.” took a look at what the Europeans were doing at Ferrari Aston Martin and Jaguar and decided the could build a better car Victories came at the 1958 LA Times Grand Prix at Riverside Raceway and their front-engined racers would go on to enter 93 races with 39 wins and 32 podium finishes until 1963 In F1 they competed in just one full season – 1960 – racing in six of the 10 grands prix finishing 10th with Chuck Daigh at the US Grand Prix Dan Gurney and the Le Mans winner Carroll Shelby founded All American Racers in 1964 and competed in various classes before taking a crack at F1 with patriotically named Eagle The stars and stripes team were based in Rye East Sussex and ran with British‑built Weslake engines Gurney achieved the first “all-American” victory in a grand prix since Jimmy Murphy’s triumph with Duesenberg at the 1921 French Grand Prix An American team has yet to repeat that double feat The last American team to win a race – the 1976 Austrian Grand Prix with the Northern Irishman John Watson (below) at the wheel but their PC1 cars made their debut in 1974 They scored no points that year and the following season was marred by the death of their driver Mark Donohue A fully fledged American team returned to F1 in 2016 they are still blazing the trail with Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman at the wheel with a lone pole claimed in Brazil in 2022 The General Motors behemoth is eager to tap into the Race to Survive/Gen Z market so is launching a team with its premier marque on the car next year Photograph: Klemantaski Collection/Hulton ArchiveWas this helpful?Thank you for your feedback.Even with the recruitment drive the quest to get up to speed is going to be enormously hard although Lowdon is calm and believes they are on target to do so They have still to reach the first hurdle of completing the build and fire-up of the car – there is a countdown clock for that too A functioning race team must be honed for competition and then what seems almost a bagatelle in comparison but which will attract the greatest attention The team will not discuss names of whom they are engaging in talks with but there is naturally some expectation that such a proud American brand will want an American driver in a seat It was the original Andretti-Cadillac team’s attempted entry into F1 that transformed into the GM-backed Cadillac works entry Mario Andretti remains an adviser and Andretti’s American IndyCar driver Colton Herta is considered a likely candidate as is the experienced Sergio Pérez who is believed to be being actively pursued Lowdon says the decision will be made on merit but notes US drivers are in that mix Graeme Lowdon: ‘It’s a really really big task.’ Photograph: Every Second Media/AlamyThe importance for F1 of having a US manufacturer cannot be played down F1 has one American team in Haas but this is a different ballgame It is an American team backed by a global manufacturer with a long history in motorsport Their entry is indicative of the weight they attach to F1 in selling their brand across the world and of the increasing significance of the sport in the US says has the potential to create an “enormous” fanbase remains the stuff of ambitious intent in the boardrooms and perhaps the daydreams of fleeting moments for those at the sharp end of making it happen and for whom the clock never stops “The first race of next year we need to be on the grid We can’t turn up a week later and just say: ‘Everyone else had the race last week we’ll have it this week.’ That just won’t wash.” or wrapped in some wild color-shifting chrome But Cadillac didn’t come to South Florida to blend in It came to announce — loudly — that American muscle isn’t dead It just got smarter with the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Let’s start with the numbers of this $103,000 sedan A supercharged 6.2-liter V8 pushing 668 horsepower; 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For more details, please review our Privacy Policy Cadillac has opened discussions with "quite a large number" of potential Formula 1 drivers for 2026 with Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas understood to be leading contenders for a seat co-owned by TWG Global and massive American manufacturer General Motors is trying to rapidly clear various milestones as it prepares to join the grid next year As the Cadillac team only received approval from F1 in March after an extremely long process it has been restricted in how much progress it could make across recruitment There have been reports that Cadillac is now in advanced talks with ex-Red Bull driver Perez as well as inaccurate claims that Perez is at the Miami Grand Prix to join a special Cadillac event planned for Saturday night Cadillac team principal Graeme Lowdon told The Race that the group is "opening discussions with a number of drivers and it's quite a large number of drivers" but there will be no news this weekend every day I read a story that we've signed someone The Race understands the discussions include multiple conversations already with Perez's representatives - which includes a new management team - who are in Miami and meeting with Cadillac stakeholders again even though Perez himself is not was dropped by Red Bull at the end of 2024 after four seasons He had strong peaks at the team and finished second in the world championship in 2023 completing Red Bull's first one-two finish in the drivers' standings but suffered as certain car problems became more pronounced and its competitive advantage disappeared He is understood to be working hard to be ready for an F1 comeback with the right project and Cadillac would benefit from the 35-year-old's experience and technical feedback another experienced F1 race winner currently on the sidelines who is still in contention for a seat The 10-time grand prix winner is a Mercedes reserve driver this season Other names understood to be considered are Zhou Guanyu Lowdon has been careful not to identify specific targets "We're in a position where a lot of people want to join the team," he said We'll hire on merit but merit is not just who could do the fastest lap it's who provides the right mix of attributes for the team And we've got people within the team who understand what makes drivers tick really And I've got a wide variety of people I could talk to and get opinions from and whatever in the Andretti name and led by Michael Andretti put a big emphasis on finding an American driver with Andretti’s IndyCar race winner Herta cited as a leading contender Aston Martin junior and F2 race winner Crawford is now another potential option TWG boss Dan Towriss has since kept the door open to an American driver stating at the Miami Grand Prix: Fuelling the City's Global Spotlight event on Thursday evening run by Axios in conjunction with The Race: "The goal simply is American team It's not just pluck an American racing in an existing series and say 'Here's your F1 seat.' That could be a very tough way to enter the sport So we want to make sure that we do that the right way Lowdon shares that perspective and suggested that while an IndyCar driver could make the switch to F1 it might not be the best move for either team or driver right now you've got to do every single thing you can to win "We want the best drivers we can possibly get "But the starting point is we've got to be competitive "What the American fans want is an American driver in an American team nothing prevents all of that from happening and for us to be selecting on merit "It just reduces the natural chances of something happening like that." Please accept marketing cookies to enable YouTube videos Become part of the largest racing community in the United Kingdom Cadillac held the launch of its F1 team on Saturday evening in Miami The flashy video does not reveal a great deal but it does include a person wearing white and blue overalls How much does that tell us about the team's livery next season Sign up for the daily digest and/or weekly newsletter and we'll make sure that you are fully up to date with the latest news from the Formula 1 world Find the latest F1 news and news from other motorsport series at RacingNews365.com the world's leading independent F1 website providing daily F1 coverage Check out the 2025 F1 calendar for an overview of all the races with extensive background and real-time information.  Follow RacingNews365 on your favorite social media channels Cadillac is set to hold a launch event during the Miami Grand Prix weekend, and with Sergio Perez present in the city many believe he will likely be announced as one of the drivers joining the American team in 2026 As rumours continue to circulate about the Mexican driver the Formula 1 world has been discussing who they feel the General Motors-led team should choose.  Read more: Cadillac looking to win the race to sign Perez for F1 2026 The American team received its final approval to become the eleventh team on the F1 grid at the beginning of March 2025 and it was later confirmed on 23 April that General Motors has been approved as an F1 power unit supplier starting in 2029 there has been a lot of discussion about the future driver line-up of the team Team chief Graeme Lowdon previously explained to Autosport that the drivers will be chosen "on merit" after talk of having at least one American driver Having a driver on merit doesn't mean you can't have an American passport as well because there are a few very experienced drivers available." Since the release of reports hinting at the former Red Bull driver joining the American outfit fans have shared their support for the idea One fan responded to Motorsport.com on social media "Great deal for Cadillac if they can secure Checo." "Perez will be a good signing," said another fan stating: "That’s not a bad move by Cadillac." others argue that the 35-year-old is past his best days in the sport good on his day but those days are behind him Cadillac won’t be looking to the future and won’t find it in the past," commented a fan Before leaving Red Bull at the end of 2024, Perez enjoyed a 14-year stint in F1. Driving for teams such as Sauber, McLaren  Daniel Ricciardo Others have mentioned Daniel Ricciardo as a possibility for the team "Sergio and Daniel Ricardo would be a nice fit for Cadillac." The Australian driver lost his VCARB seat to Liam Lawson in the latter stages of the 2024 season Riccardo would bring with him 14 years of experience in the sport He also very quickly became a fan favourite amongst newer converts after the release of Netflix's Drive to Survive, which could be appealing for the American team Colton Herta has been a popular suggestion from fans and from pundits within the sport who is on the board of directors for the Cadillac F1 team has previously stated that Herta would be a "great candidate." "Looking back at the way Colton has trained from the very beginning of his young career — as you know, he started in Formula 3 and so on with the likes of Lando Norris and he's done some F1 testing," the 1978 F1 champion explained to Motorsport.com "Zak Brown gave him a good test at Portimao in Portugal You should see the report that we got from [team principal] Andrea Stella And Andrea is an individual that says it like it is — so again This is also the opinion of some in the F1 community one person wrote posted: "Sergio Perez / Colton Herta is a good line up." By logging in, you agree to our use of third-party and analytics cookies to enhance your experience and improve our services. For more details, please review our Privacy Policy. Cadillac Formula 1 boss Dan Towriss admits the team faces a serious challenge to be fully prepared for its arrival on the grid in 2026. F1 formally confirmed in March that Cadillac will join the grid in 2026, initially using customer Ferrari power units, after a drawn-out process of rejection and then finally acceptance from F1's commercial body. Having finally landed that entry, Cadillac now has to prepare a car to run at F1's first official test under the new regulations at the end of January. Speaking to The Race at a special Miami Grand Prix business leaders forum hosted jointly by The Race and American news outlet Axios, TWG Motorsport CEO Towriss explained the huge scale of the challenge his team faces to be ready in time. “It certainly was a relief, or a momentary relief, and then you suddenly realise that the countdown has begun to be on the grid,” said Towriss, who conceded a "lack of track time" will also hurt the team before it makes its debut. “In the shop, there's a clock coming down. So everybody knows every day that time is not on our side. And so the intensity continues to pick up from that standpoint. "We had a windtunnel model, but it didn't have the Pirelli tyres, it had a modelled version of them. “And so just some of those little differences, and not being able to correlate that to the track, and just the data that that a new team wouldn't have relative to an existing team. "All those are going to be challenges which we think we can overcome, but certainly we're up against that." Another problem for Cadillac as it fills positions in the team is that the chosen candidates often face gardening leaves with the previous employers, and cannot join immediately. “The good news we've been hiring for a number of years,” said Towriss. “And so we've been able to bring on some tremendous talent in F1, with a lot of experience from that standpoint, into the team, and we work through those gardening leaves. “It continues to be a challenge as new people come on from that standpoint, for sure, but we're happy with the team that we have, and we have the arrangements in place to give us the flexibility we need to build out the team.” The team it currently building its new US manufacturing base in Fishers, Indiana, but it won’t be completed until 2026. Thus for the first car that work will be done elsewhere. “From a commercial standpoint we expect Fishers to be open in late Q1 of next year, and then it'll continue,” said Towriss. “Some of the manufacturing capabilities will continue to come online. And we'll very carefully bring things in house once we're confident that we're ready to take those over.” Towriss believes the “adversity” associated with the initial rejection of the team’s entry bid has strengthened its resolve – and helped to forge closer bonds with partner General Motors. “Honestly, we're better for it,” Towriss added. “I'm glad I didn't know at the beginning how difficult it was going to be, and all that we would have to go through to get to that approval process. “But it's forged the partnership with GM, and it's stronger than it would have been had we just been whisked right in. “I think what we were able to build over that period of time, the team that Graeme [Lowdon, pictured below] has put together at Silverstone, wouldn't be where they are today if it were not for the adversity. The team passed the first stage of the entry process when it was approved by the FIA under the Andretti name in October 2023. However, it did not initially get through the second stage of a commercial agreement with the F1 organisation, against a background of strong opposition from the 10 existing teams. Dropping the Andretti name and confirming the team would be a full works entry eventually propelled by a GM-built power unit ultimately swayed the decision, with much resting on what a new manufacturer entry would bring to F1. Formula 1 finally indicated in November last year that Cadillac would be accepted for 2026 once all the boxes were ticked. However, full formal confirmation of the entry only came on March 7, followed on April 23 by FIA approval of GM as a power unit supplier from 2029. Towriss concedes that getting the entry approved was a complicated process. “A lot of it was just demonstrating the value, and doing all the things necessary over that period of time,” he said. “And you have to invest a lot. You can't just do a presentation and say, ‘I want to come to F1.’ You have to show all the things that you can do. "We were hiring, we had a car in the windtunnel, and we were doing all these things from a design standpoint to demonstrate that the things that were in the PowerPoint, the presentation, were valid. “And then commercially we had to demonstrate value, and the partnership with GM, all those things together. And we were told ‘No,’ many times, sometimes nicely, sometimes not so nicely! “But it was all able to come together eventually, and they saw the value that we bring to the series. And now we're here we feel very welcomed to be in F1, and we're really excited to be on the grid in 2026.” Towriss confirmed that since the entry had been approved the key stakeholders in F1 have also been more positive towards the team. “It's been a lot more cooperative,” he said. “I think we feel very welcomed on the grid. The partnership we have with Ferrari in this interim period before the Cadillac PU comes online has been fantastic. “But really, all the team principals have reached out. It's been great to speak with them. F1 has been fantastic, Liberty, the FIA. Now that we're here it's great, now we can just focus on racing.” Please accept marketing cookies to enable YouTube videos. Reporting by Matthew Majendie; Editing by Ken Ferris Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components in these vehicles may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure, according to the recall report It also notes that if the engine fails during vehicle operation it would lose propulsion and increase the risk of a crash vehicles listed in this recall will need to be inspected And for engines that don't pass the inspection warning signs of the possible defect can include knocking or other engine-performance issues such as hesitation The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported on April 24 that the recall covers 597,630 total vehicles that include 126,027 Cadillacs The recall covers the following vehicles with a 6.2L V8 gas engine: Owners of any of these recalled vehicle models can take them to a Cadillac Chevrolet or GMC dealership for inspection or contact their respective customer service numbers with recall number N252494000 Affected vehicle owners can also check the status of their vehicles via the NHTSA recall database, click here. a driver other teams have had many opportunities to sign and every one of them passed Hiring Perez to drive costs a lot more than his salary "He is an option," Cadillac advisor Mario Andretti confirmed to ESPN's racing podcast All I can say is that Liam Lawson is making Checo look very With all due respect to the only living American F1 champion Liam Lawson's three-weekend career in the Red Bull is not a good yardstick against which to measure Checo There are easily a dozen potentially available drivers I would choose to drive for Cadillac over Sergio I don't really envy team boss Graeme Lowdon's position here having to pick which drivers will suit the team best but he'd be an absolute fool to not at least test IndyCar standouts Colton Herta The future of F1 is not found in its past. Choosing a driver with four seasons in arguably the best F1 car ever built if Cadillac signs Sergio Perez as one of its drivers it just shows the team isn't serious about winning Cadillac is preparing to field its own F1 team next year joining the grid under a fresh set of technical regulations The Cadillac F1 team have taken to social media to promote a major announcement during the upcoming Miami Grand Prix weekend The American squad is preparing to enter the sport as an 11th team expanding the grid to 22 cars for the first time since 2016 Cadillac began its route to F1 as a project led by Michael Andretti but the scheme gained more traction when General Motors rose to the forefront of management This weekend marks the first of three rounds scheduled in the United States of America with Miami hosting the sixth round of the world championship Cadillac is seemingly using the event to make a considerable announcement The team gave no indication of what the declaration could be however it is yet to confirm either of its drivers for next year's campaign It has often voiced its desire to field a veteran driver to help its initial F1 development with former Red Bull and Force India driver Sergio Perez labelled as a front-runner for the drive as they look ahead to this weekend's Miami Grand Prix The trio discuss a current major problem in F1 all eyes being on Lando Norris following his recent run of mistakes Rather watch the podcast? 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The much-anticipated Cadillac Formula 1 team launch event held during the 2025 Miami Grand Prix weekend was met with mixed reactions from fans of the sport. With the American brand releasing a teaser video of what to expect when the team hits the grid in 2026, fans were quick to have their say. In an exclusive event on Saturday evening at Miami Beach, expectations were high. In fact, the official Cadillac F1 team website crashed due to the increased traffic from fans wanting to know more. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Cadillac Formula 1 Team (@cadillacf1) drew crowds of fans wanting to know which drivers they were choosing for their 2026 campaign - an answer that never came Despite the buildup and expectations of a livery reveal all that came was a teaser video which confirmed certain branding elements like the team logo The team also hinted at a blue-and-white color scheme reflecting American international motorsports colors it fell short for a large proportion of fans QuietLowLife on Reddit said the following: "I sat thru the whole video waiting for a car with their livery and all I got was lame music Weren't they going to reveal that yesterday?" Another noted: "I really hope they are gonna make further announcements else they over hyped their launch!" One labelled it as "generic": "That was as generic as it gets it could have been an ad for a watch as much as it is for a formula 1 team but whatever do you think they'll battle for points from the start?" Perhaps the most important thing we've learnt from this reveal is the love for Sergio Perez crowds chanted the former F1 driver's name Perez has been strongly linked with one of the seats after being dropped by Red Bull after the 2024 season Mario Andretti, discussing the option of the Mexican driver, told ESPN, via PlanetF1 "If Michael had been by his side, Mick would be a regular driver in Formula 1 today," he told F1-Insider via Planet F1 the name Schumacher has even more charisma in the USA than in Europe Formula 1 could continue to use this name." Alex Harrington is a contributing sports writer located in the West Midlands He is a graduate of the Open University with a BA (Hons) degree in Business You can get in touch with Alex by emailing,  a.harrington@newsweek.com Fans of axed Formula 1 star Sergio Perez interrupted Cadillac F1's Miami Grand Prix launch event with chants for the Mexican star Cadillac's Formula 1 team held its first ‘launch' at the Miami Grand Prix where a large contingent from the General Motors-backed entry is in attendance The presence of F1's new 11th team in Miami is significant in scale There is a substantial contingent from the team's TWG Motorsport and General Motors ownership camps at this race which marks the first time since the entry was granted that senior figures are all together and engine project leader Russ O'Blenes and The Race understands there was a meeting between the stakeholders during the weekend Cadillac's work overall is being conducted in multiple locations with two US bases for Cadillac and the GM-backed engine programme and a Silverstone facility for design work and a European hub during the season Its entry was only approved in March after an extremely long process which held up various key developments and meant it could not advertise for jobs or market itself as an F1 team That is why a launch event was held in Miami on Saturday to introduce the entry and its Cadillac F1 Team identity and begin a process of building its profile ahead of the 2026 season So far this has been limited in terms of a promotional video and a team logo that unsurprisingly incorporates Cadillac's established branding relentless and innovative" the buzzwords attached to the project identity FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem attended briefly while Towriss and Reuss addressed the audience at a party intended to convey the look and feel of an entry that wants to start imposing itself on F1 As expected there was no major announcement attached to the event - although fans of Sergio Perez Colton Herta and Jak Crawford are all understood to have been in the frame during discussions so far although Lowdon told The Race that driver talks were "not at a critical stage" this weekend "More important is for the ownership to get together," said Lowdon "One of the key purposes is to introduce the brand "Hopefully you're going to see a lot more of this and we're going to have a bigger and bigger presence as time goes on does it help or hinder if you can't say you're a Formula 1 team Project bosses consider the Miami event as a seminal moment in the formation of the team as it is the first formal effort to shout about the project Reuss described it as "an emotional evening" after a process of over three years working with Towriss and project partner Mark Walters He said it was "a gift" how their "relationship developed through thick and thin" in the process of building something that will become a full works team in 2029 when Cadillac uses a GM-built engine after an initial period as a Ferrari customer Towriss said the strength of the collaboration is "why this project is going to be so strong" and publicly thanked Ben Sulayem for his "unwavering support" as it was Ben Sulayem who started the process to allow a new team to enter and - at times controversially - was vocal about his belief in Cadillac's merits after the FIA approved the entry long before F1 itself did "It's no secret that it was a long journey," said Towriss "When we said we wanted to build a Formula 1 team "And every choice was better than the one before." Cadillac team principal Graeme Lowdon has explained the thinking process behind forming the driver line-up for F1's newest team Cadillac boss Graeme Lowdon believes there is a "lot less competitive tension" in 2025 as the team looks to form its driver line-up for 2026 The General Motors-backed team is entering F1 as a Ferrari customer team in 2026 with the identity of the driver pairing yet to be confirmed.  Sergio Perez has not signed a deal with the team with other drivers such as Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu also linked to one of the two seats Colton Herta has also been heavily linked to moving across from IndyCar although he still does not hold enough points to earn an FIA super-licence and must finish fourth or higher in this season's championship to reach the 40-point threshold.  Lowdon believes that the team has a better chance to observe the driver market going into 2026 and will ultimately decide its pairing "on merit" and no other factor and we've narrowed it down quite a bit," Lowdon explained to Sky Sports F1 "We were effectively kept out of the last round of driver discussions because we didn't have an entry and were in a slightly unusual position.  "But it also means there is a lot less competitive tension and we can take a little bit of time.  the number one priority for us is to have something for the driver to drive and that is where a lot of the management bandwidth is.  everyone would love to see an American driver in an American team with an American engine there is nothing stopping a boy or girl with an American passport from driving for an American Formula 1 team.  and if the driver happens to be an American that is something the fans would really like "But we've got to respect the world championship and if we want to be competitive as we can we must choose everyone in the team on merit." Join RacingNews365's Ian Parkes and Nick Golding as they discuss Miami Grand Prix media day and the absence of Max Verstappen General Motors is recalling nearly 600,000 Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC vehicles due to engine issues that could cause damage or total failure According to a notice first reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on April 24 The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components in these vehicles may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure, according to the recall notice Drivers may notice some warning signs before engine failure including a knocking or banging sound from the engine or other engine performance issues like abnormal shifting Which GM cars are being recalled?The recall covers the following cars equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine: Anyone who owns the models mentioned in the recall can take their vehicles to a Cadillac Chevrolet or GMC dealership for an engine inspection and engine repair or replacement free of charge Vehicles that pass inspections will receive a new oil fill cap oil filter replacement and an update to their owner's manual Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 9 Owners can also contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 with recall number N252494000 Car owners looking to check the status of their vehicles, car parts or car accessories can enter their information into the NHTSA recall database or check USA TODAY's recall database for car and motor vehicle recalls. General Motors is rolling out the 2026 Cadillac Optiq V part of the fifth-generation V-series and second all-electric vehicle to bear the V-series badge The new option for the compact crossover continues the company’s ambitious plans to offer all-electric powertrain options on its entire Cadillac portfolio The company said in a statement April 23 that the latest addition to its performance offerings will have “unique package prioritizing precision a dynamic suspension and tight steering for an exhilarating driving experience.” specifications and production plans later this summer for the Optiq V The Mexico-built 2025 Optiq’s base price is $54,390 The vehicle competes with the eGenesis Electrified GV70 Current model on sale now: 2025 Cadillac Optiq SUV EV shocks with style, features and value the Optiq is the second-lowest selling Cadillac for GM with sales of 1,716 in the first quarter of 2025 GM revealed in January that Cadillac’s first electric vehicle an amount that still qualifies for the EV tax credit Jackie Charniga covers General Motors for the Free Press MIAMI GARDENS — Formula One will officially welcome a 21st and 22nd car to its grid in 2026 with a huge American footprint - the addition of the Cadillac Formula 1 Team Executives from General Motors and the new team spoke with a small media group May 3 trackside at the Miami Grand Prix eager to share news and provide updates concerning their debut A more celebratory rollout was slated that night in downtown Miami featuring celebrities and motorsports A-listers and General Motors President Mark Reuss spoke on a wide range of topics - from the progress of the Cadillac race car to the support the team has received to updates on who may drive the cars Reuss even played audio of the team’s first engine obviously pleased with the progress in preparation to begin competition next season It will mark the first time since 2016 the F1 series has had more than 20 cars on its starting grid More: F1 Miami sprint race: Lando Norris wins Miami Grand Prix sprint race The Cadillac team currently has about 400 people on-staff and expects to have close to 1,000 working from shops in three cities – Silverstone the birthplace of NASCAR and the birthplace of IndyCar as the three locations working together so I think there’s some pretty strong motorsport DNA there and we’re going to capitalize on all that talent,’’ Towriss said “there’s a lot of conversations taking place There’s a lot of interest in this team and we’re very appreciative of that.’’ But the team has not decided yet on who will drive the car Among the names that have been thrown out there are Sergio Perez The excitement for this project was palpable trackside this weekend Both executives noting preparation is absolutely on track corporate sponsors are committed and the overall vibe is full forward we want the fans to understand how strong the partnership is and the responsibility we have to carry the Cadillac name,’’ said Towriss “That’s a deep responsibility that we all care a lot about and not just on the GM side It’s a great vibe and I think what is really going to differentiate and be a difference maker for this team.”   Added Reuss: “It’s a deep passion and we all have it Breaking into the luxury SUV scene isn’t for the faint-hearted, especially when the playing field is packed with legacy heavyweights ranging from Cadillac, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, to Bentley and its ultra-premium peers. But Genesis the premium division of the Hyundai Motor Group And it’s not just talking big; it’s building big too More: Everything We Know About The 2026 Jeep Cherokee To make that point even clearer, it is putting the finishing touches on the GV90, its most ambitious electrified SUV to date. Recently spotted in public testing this flagship SUV looks nearly ready for primetime You’d be right in thinking you’ve seen this somewhere before, as the GV90 was previewed as the Neolun concept at last year’s New York International Auto Show Unlike many show cars watered down for production this one has largely stayed the course.  the GV90 comes in well over five meters long and makes no attempt to hide its size The front is defined by twin horizontally stacked LED light strips flanking a large Those lighting elements continue just behind the front fenders tracing the edge where the clamshell hood meets the front doors a layered chrome pattern decorates the lower front bumper with additional brightwork running along the rocker panels and wrapping around the rear of the vehicle The bodywork avoids harsh creases or busy design tricks, instead relying on clean surfaces and sheer presence to sell the design. Some variants of the GV90 will be available with Rolls Royce-style coach doors and the two-tiered LED lighting theme upfront repeats within the taillight clusters in the name of continuity Spy shots reveal four individual massaging seats with the second row separated by a substantial center console equipped with cup holders Read: What We Know About Mercedes-AMG’s 1,000 HP Super Electric SUV expect a colossal pillar-to-pillar OLED instrument cluster and infotainment display wireless phone connectivity and a host of convenience features to keep up with the Benz’s Buyers are said to be able to spec the GV90 with radiant heating and an electrochromic glass roof that can block out the sun in multi-configurable ways A full suite of level 2 semi-autonomous driving aids will be available.  While it was initially believed that the GV90 might ride on Hyundai’s existing E-GMP platform shared with models like the Ioniq 5 and Kia EV9 recent reports suggest that Genesis is finishing work on a new This advanced 800V architecture supports ultra-fast charging allowing the GV90 to recharge from 10 to 80 percent in about 20 minutes when connected to a 350-kW DC fast charger with an electric motor on each axle delivering a combined output of nearly 500 horsepower (368 kW) in base models with higher figures expected in flagship trims The GV90 is expected to use a 99.8-kWh battery pack offering an estimated range of over 300 miles per charge Larger battery options may also be available More: Everything We Know About Mazda’s Next-Gen CX-5 Hybrid Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-load (V2L) technology will enable the premium SUV to be a backup power source for homes and electronic devices the GV90 will feature electronically controlled dampers and an advanced torque-vectoring system to optimize traction and handling An official debut was originally expected sometime this year but recent reports out of Korea suggest the timeline has shifted with production scheduled to begin at Hyundai’s dedicated EV facility in Ulsan Would you consider a full-size electric Genesis over the usual suspects from Germany Cadillac's V-Series has firmly established itself over the past two decades as a purveyor of world-class sports sedans The CT5-V a midgrade model in the CT5 lineup that competes directly against the Mercedes-AMG C43 and the BMW M340i to see how it compares with those European rivals I was impressed by the Caddy's athletic driving dynamics and advanced infotainment and assistance tech suite The base four-cylinder CT5 starts at $47,595 while the fire-breathing supercharged V8 CT5-V Blackwing ups the asking price to $95,595 about $3,000 less than the comparable BMW M340i and $5,000 less than the Mercedes-AMG C43 which includes a redesigned mesh grille and new stacked LED headlights framed by vertical waterfall running lights the base CT5-V is about 100 pounds heavier than the comparable M340i and 100 pounds lighter than AMG's C63 all-aluminum V6 producing 360 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque It's paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels The turbo six fits between the 237-horsepower turbo four cylinder and 335-horsepower V6 that power the regular CT5 and the 668 supercharged V8 that lives under the Blackwing's hood The CT5-V boasts EPA fuel economy ratings of 17 mpg city 2 and 9 mpg below the more powerful offerings from Mercedes and BMW Cadillac spent a lot of time and money on the CT5-V's suspension The car feels balanced and neutral with only minor hints of oversteer helped greatly by its standard limited-slip differential that moderates power delivery to the rear wheels to optimize traction and its magnetic dampers that make constant adjustments based on road conditions Stomp on the gas and the CT5-V launches without hesitation The twin-turbo V6 delivers plenty of oomph while the 10-speed automatic shifts quickly and crisply The engine and quad-exhaust also team up to produce a very pleasant rumble the rear-wheel-drive CT5-V can do 0 to 60 mph in a solid 4.6 seconds on par with the comparable BMW and AMG's respective 4.4-second and 4.3-second manufacturer-claimed times My only real complaint is that the CT5-V could use some more power to fully take advantage of its excellence handling without upgrading to the Blackwing and its six-figure price tag The CT5-V functioned perfectly on the highway as a quiet and relaxed luxury cruiser That experience was certainly helped by its hands-free driving capabilities Super Cruise proved incredibly easy and intuitive to use while cruising and in stop-and-go traffic It operated like a normal adaptive cruise control system until it detected a stretch of highway suitable for hands-free driving it gave me the green light to take my hands off the steering wheel The cabin's black soft-touch surfaces and gray carbon fiber accents give off a very business-like feel There aren't many design flourishes; the only pops of color come from the massive 33-inch digital screen on the front dash it's very well designed with a good mix of logically placed digital controls and easy-to-use physical controls The screen is home to Cadillac's Google-based infotainment system which allows for integration of helpful features such as Google Maps on the instrument display in front of the driver found on many recently updated GM products My test car's heated and ventilated seats looked elegant but a bit plain Cadillac does offer different colors and designs Head and legroom are also on par with its German rivals The Caddy's battery is in the trunk instead of the engine compartment It doesn't get nearly the attention of its Teutonic rivals nor does it garner the praise of its pricier the CT5-V is a fine sports sedan that handles like it's riding on rails and is packed with industry-leading tech All that for thousands less than the Mercedes