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Cadillac has revealed the one-off F1 livery it will use during the first pre-season test at Barcelona, ahead of its proper 2026 livery reveal on February 8
Cadillac has unveiled a special one-off Formula 1 livery for the upcoming pre-season test in Barcelona, with the official 2026 design set to be revealed on February 8. The brand will display its 2026 livery during the Super Bowl halftime show, but will use a unique black design featuring the Cadillac logo for the private testing in Barcelona. General Motors President Mark Reuss introduced the testing livery at GM’s new global headquarters in Detroit, highlighting the collaborative effort between GM’s design office in the US and the Cadillac F1 team with bases in the US and UK. Fans can see the showcar with the testing livery at the Detroit Auto Show until January 25, ahead of the full launch events for the 2026 season. Reuss emphasized that the testing livery pays tribute to Detroit’s design legacy and showcases the strength of the global Cadillac F1 team’s capabilities while maintaining secrecy around the final design. Williams will also debut a fan-chosen test livery, while Red Bull and Racing Bulls are set to reveal their 2026 liveries at the Detroit launch event.
