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Cadillac have revealed when they plan to test their first F1 car.
Cadillac plans to test their first F1 car before the Barcelona pre-season test in January. The team will be joining the grid in 2026 with drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez. They aim to complete a fire-up before Christmas and conduct a shakedown before the official test in January at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Team principal Graeme Lowdon confirmed their schedule is on track, with the engine set to run for the first time in less than 50 days. Perez recently tested a 2023-spec Ferrari at Imola to aid his return to F1 ahead of Cadillac’s debut season. Cadillac will be using a two-year-old Ferrari initially and have a partnership with Ferrari for engine supply. Perez expressed excitement for the test as it helps him gauge his physical condition before the winter break.
