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Cadillac has been on track at Silverstone with its first-ever F1 car
The Cadillac Formula 1 team recently completed a shakedown at Silverstone, marking the first laps for their inaugural grand prix car.
As the 11th team on the 2026 grid, Cadillac hit the track with a Ferrari-powered challenger.
Prior to this, the team’s first test last year saw Sergio Perez in action at Imola with a 2023-spec Ferrari.
This shakedown helped Perez gain more seat time and prepared the team for their debut season.
The team’s 2026 car received its first laps at Silverstone, limited to 34 laps under shakedown rules.
Test driver Zhou Guanyu participated in this key event, highlighting the start of Cadillac’s exciting F1 journey.
Looking ahead, Cadillac plans to reveal their full 2026 livery during the Super Bowl, following other teams like Ferrari in gearing up for the upcoming season.
