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As the countdown to pre-season testing continues, Cadillac has become the latest team to shakedown its car ahead of its maiden F1 campaign.
Cadillac has conducted a shakedown of its car as it prepares for its debut Formula 1 season. The team, following years of preparation, will join the F1 grid as the eleventh team after intense behind-the-scenes political struggles. Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas, experienced drivers, will pilot the team’s first car in 2026 and navigate its inaugural season challenges. The car had its first on-track action at a wet Silverstone in a filming day before the official unveiling on February 8th. Cadillac’s Team Principal, Graeme Lowdon, emphasized the significance of transitioning from simulations to a live garage environment, showing progress and team cohesion. The team is now gearing up for pre-season testing, looking forward to learning from the upcoming challenges as they enter the next phase of their F1 journey.
