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Cadillac F1 team will have to poach one of their rivals’ cars ahead of the 2026 season in which the team will make their debut.
The Cadillac F1 team will need to acquire one of their competitors’ cars for the 2026 season debut due to lack of own models for testing.
The American team is set to make its first appearance at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, making them the 11th team in Formula 1.
Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas have been enlisted as drivers to bring experience to the team’s initial ventures into F1.
Cadillac will utilize Ferrari power units initially before transitioning to developing their own engines with General Motors.
The team aims to gather crucial data from testing at their advanced facility as they adapt to the new regulations for the 2026 season.
With no previous cars available for testing, Cadillac will have to borrow a rival’s car to complete Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) laps.
Team principal Graeme Lowdon emphasized the importance of rigorous race simulations and driver enthusiasm in preparing for the 2026 debut season in F1.
