Cadillac CA01

Cadillac CA01
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorCadillac
Designers
  • Nick Chester (Chief Technical Officer)
  • John McQuilliam (Chief Designer)
  • Rob Stubbings (Deputy Chief Designer)
  • James Knapton (Head of Performance Analysis)
  • Simon Dodman (Chief Engineer, Aerodynamics)
  • Jon Tomlinson (Head of Aerodynamics)
  • Adam Purvis (Head of Aerodynamic Development)
  • Pat Symonds (Executive Engineering Consultant)
  • Enrico Gualtieri (Technical Director, Power Unit - Ferrari)
Technical specifications
EngineFerrari 067/6
1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout Turbo
Transmission8 forward + 1 reverse
Tyres
  • Pirelli P Zero (Dry)
  • Pirelli Cinturato (Wet)
Competition history
Notable entrantsCadillac Formula 1 Team
Notable drivers
Debut2026 Australian Grand Prix

The Cadillac CA01[1] is a Formula One car designed and constructed by the Cadillac Formula 1 Team to compete in the 2026 Formula One World Championship. It is driven by Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas, marking Cadillac's debut season in Formula One. The car is scheduled to make its competitive debut at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix on March 8, 2026.

History

Prior history and attempts to enter Formula One

Main article: Cadillac in Formula One

Cadillac is the latest entry into the Formula One grid, having been approved in 2025. Two unsuccessful entries were performed with Cadillac-engined Kurtis Krafts for the Indianapolis 500 while it was a part of the Formula One World Championship.[2] A previous attempt to enter the sport through General Motors (GM) and Andretti Global, which was led by Michael Andretti - son of 1978 World Champion Mario - in 2023[3] was vetoed by the Formula One Group, despite their bid being accepted by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA),[4][5] on the pretext that Formula One Group would reconsider should GM agree to manufacture Formula One engines.[6] A second deal was submitted in 2024, now led by TWG Global[7] and renamed Cadillac,[8] and was approved by Formula One Group.[9]

2026 regulation changes and development context

See also: 2026 Formula One World Championship § Regulation changes

Significant changes to Formula One's technical regulations were introduced for 2026, affecting both the chassis and engine. The team uses Ferrari's Tipo turbo hybrid engines,[10] as General Motors began development of their own engines with plans for entry in the 2029 season.[11]

Launch and pre-season

The car made its first on-track appearance during a private shakedown at Silverstone Circuit in January 2026,[12] before participating in an extended private shakedown at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya from January 26–30, 2026 with 9 of the 10 other teams.[13]

Prior to its reveal, the CA01 was shipped to Times Square, New York, where a timer and drape stood until the car was officially unveiled. On February 8, 2026, a short Cadillac commercial aired during a break, unveiling the livery. The team explained that their decision to release the commercial during the Super Bowl and ship the car to Times Square was to maximize its visibility to the public. The commercial was directed by Sam Piling and scored by Max Richter.[14] Shortly after the commercial aired, the car was also revealed at Times Square. A longer video, integrating President John F. Kennedy's 1962 speech about putting a man on the Moon, was released after the Super Bowl commercial had aired.[15]

Liveries

During the Barcelona shakedown, the CA01 wore an all-black livery with an angled Cadillac logo on both sides.[13] The CA01's race livery is asymmetrical, featuring black on one side, and white on the other.[15]

References

  1. ^ "Checo Pérez y Cadillac revelan el monoplaza CA01 para Formula 1" [Checo Pérez and Cadillac unveil the CA01 single-seater for Formula 1]. El Congresista (in Spanish). February 9, 2026. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
  2. ^ "Cadillac - Indianapolis - Result by Grand Prix • STATS F1". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  3. ^ "Andretti Global and General Motors Team Up in F1 Pursuit". Cadillac. January 5, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  4. ^ Wolkin, Joseph (October 2, 2024). "Andretti Global Clears FIA Approval To Create A Formula 1 Team". Forbes. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  5. ^ "Andretti should buy existing F1 team to join grid - FIA boss". ESPN. May 28, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  6. ^ Smith, Luke (December 2024). "General Motors enters the grid: Why F1 changed its tune after rejecting Andretti". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  7. ^ Brown, Nathan. "Andretti Global parent company unveils longtime NASCAR executives as new leaders". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  8. ^ "Caddy back". Sport. The Sunday Times. Perth: Seven West Media. March 9, 2025. p. 48. ISSN 1442-9527. OCLC 427972890.
  9. ^ Horton, Phillip (March 18, 2025). "Cadillac Will Pay $450 Million Anti-Dilution Fee to Join Formula 1". Autoweek. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  10. ^ "Ferrari enters a multi-year agreement with Andretti Formula Racing". Ferrari. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  11. ^ "Statement on General Motors application to join FIA Formula One World Championship in 2026". Formula 1. November 25, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  12. ^ Ramírez, Luis; Bellwood, Owen (January 16, 2026). "Cadillac completes shakedown of first F1 car at Silverstone". Autosport. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
  13. ^ a b Barretto, Lawrence (January 31, 2026). "What we learned from the Barcelona Shakedown". Formula One. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
  14. ^ "CADILLAC FORMULA 1® TEAM REVEALS HISTORIC FIRST LIVERY". February 8, 2026. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
  15. ^ a b "Cadillac launches 2026 F1 livery during Super Bowl commercial break". ESPN. February 8, 2026. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
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