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Cadillac is in the process of building the cars Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez will race at the start of the 2026 F1 season.
Cadillac team principal Graeme Lowdon announced that the team is progressing smoothly with the production of Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez’s cars for the upcoming season, marking Cadillac’s entry into Formula 1 in 2026 as the 11th team on the grid. They have already developed a prototype car to ensure compliance with FIA’s stringent chassis homologation tests. Lowdon expressed confidence in passing these tests with the current cars under production. Cadillac is striving to stay ahead of regulatory changes in F1, as the team has not undergone FIA homologation tests before, unlike established competitors. The team anticipates participating in three pre-season tests next year, including a private testing session solely for teams, showcasing the first official appearance of a Cadillac F1 car on track.
