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Fernando Alonso has shared his view of how Cadillac will take to life in F1, something he has warned is “never an easy task” to take on.
Fernando Alonso is expecting Cadillac F1 to be well prepared to join the championship in 2026 at the beginning of the season. The Aston Martin driver acknowledges that starting a new team in F1 is not an easy task, but he believes that General Motors (GM) has the right people for the job. Some staff members involved in the Cadillac project, like Pat Symonds, have a history of working with Alonso during his championship-winning Renault days in 2005 and 2006. Alonso mentioned that there are experienced individuals from the Renault era within the Cadillac project team, and he wishes them luck. The potential expansion of the F1 grid to 11 teams in 2026 has received Alonso’s support, as he believes it could be beneficial for the sport overall. He emphasized the importance of having the right people and being well prepared for the challenges ahead, welcoming Cadillac to the championship.
