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Cadillac has completed the first laps with its Formula 1 car, conducting a shakedown at a damp Silverstone on Friday
Cadillac completed the first laps with its Formula 1 car during a shakedown at a damp Silverstone on Friday, marking its debut in F1 since 2016.
Although Cadillac will reveal its livery during a halftime Super Bowl advert on February 8, the team will participate in the first pre-season test at Barcelona on January 26.
Reserve driver Guanyu Zhou was behind the wheel for the first miles of the 2026 challenger, as shown in a video shared on social media.
The shakedown focused on ensuring the car’s functionality and the driver’s comfort, with Zhou expressing excitement for the upcoming season.
Cadillac, being a Ferrari customer, also showcased some design features like the aggressively downwashed sidepods during the shakedown.
