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F1 boss reveals Ferrari loophole benefits
Cadillac F1 boss Graeme Lowdon mentioned that his drivers will switch from a Cadillac simulator car to an actual Ferrari car to prepare for the team’s debut season in Formula 1. The American-owned team will be the 11th outfit on the grid in 2026, coinciding with new sport regulations.
Using Ferrari power units initially, Cadillac will later transition to General Motors partnership in 2028, who are also venturing into F1 as a power unit supplier. Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas are confirmed as the 2026 drivers, with Colton Herta as the reserve.
The team’s social media posts have shown Perez’s simulator efforts while Lowdon confirmed the move to test a loaned Ferrari car for operational procedures rather than for gaining insights into the Ferrari vehicle. Cadillac anticipates a challenging season in 2026, with bases in Silverstone, Fishers, Warren, and Charlotte.
Lowdon acknowledged discussions with shareholders about managing expectations and focusing on team operations and mechanics’ experience rather than seeking advantages from the borrowed Ferrari car.
