Cadillac MAC-26

Cadillac MAC-26
Sergio Pérez driving the Cadillac MAC-26 at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorCadillac
Designers
  • Nick Chester (Chief Technical Officer)
  • John McQuilliam (Chief Designer)
  • Rob Stubbings (Deputy Chief Designer)
  • James Knapton (Head of Performance Analytics)
  • Simon Dodman (Chief Engineer, Aerodynamics)
  • Jon Tomlinson (Head of Aerodynamics)
  • Pat Symonds (Executive Engineering Consultant)
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
Last event2026 Dutch Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
120000

The Cadillac MAC-26 is a Formula One car designed and built by the Cadillac Formula 1 Team to compete in the 2026 Formula One World Championship. It is currently being driven by Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas, marking Cadillac's debut season in Formula One. The car made its competitive debut at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix on March 8, 2026.

History

Prior history and attempts to enter Formula One

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team is the most recent entry onto the Formula One grid, and the brand's first appearance in the sport as a constructor. On two occasions in the 1950s, Cadillac-engined Kurtis Krafts were entered for the Indianapolis 500 while the race was part of the Formula One World Championship.[1] A 2023 attempt to enter the sport as Andretti Cadillac through General Motors (GM) and Andretti Global, led by Michael Andretti, son of 1978 World Champion Mario,[2] was vetoed by the Formula One Group, despite the acceptance of the bid by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA),[3][4] with the proviso that Formula One Group would reconsider should GM agree to enter as a fully-fledged works team.[5] A second proposal was submitted in 2024, now led by Dan Towriss through Andretti's owner TWG Motorsports[6] and renamed Cadillac,[7] and was approved by the Formula One Group.[8]

2026 regulation changes and development context

Significant changes to Formula One's technical regulations were introduced for 2026, affecting both the chassis and engine. For 2026, Cadillac use customer Ferrari Tipo 067/6 V6 turbo hybrid engines,[9] with the works General Motors power unit scheduled to be introduced for the 2029 season.[10]

Launch and pre-season

The car made its first appearance on track during a private shakedown at Silverstone Circuit in January 2026,[11] before participating in an extended private January 26–30, 2026 shakedown at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya with 9 of the 10 other teams.[12]

Before being revealed, the MAC-26 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 said 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.[13] 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.[14]

Liveries

During the Barcelona pre-season shakedown, the MAC-26 wore an all-black livery with an angled Cadillac logo on both sides.[12] The MAC-26's race livery is asymmetrical, black on one side and white on the other.[14] This was the first asymmetrical Formula One livery since the BAR 01 of 1999, which was white and red on one side, and blue and yellow on the other.

At the Austrian Grand Prix, the team debuted a revised symmetrical, predominantly white livery, citing positive fan reception of its 2026 Miami Grand Prix livery as part of the reason for the change.[15] For the 2026 British Grand Prix, Cadillac launched a special livery to mark 250 years of American independence as the Grand Prix weekend fell on Independence Day.[16]

Name

On February 27, 2026, Cadillac announced the chassis name to be MAC-26, with "MAC" for "Mario Andretti Cadillac", after 1978 World Champion Mario Andretti, father of Michael Andretti, who previously attempted to enter the grid as Andretti Global, before changing its entry bid to Cadillac.[17]

Complete Formula One results

Key
Key
ColourResult
GoldWinner
SilverSecond place
BronzeThird place
GreenOther points position
Blue Other classified position
Not classified, finished (NC)
PurpleNot classified, retired (Ret)
Red Did not qualify (DNQ)
BlackDisqualified (DSQ)
White Did not start (DNS)
Race cancelled (C)
Blank Did not practice (DNP)
Excluded (EX)
Did not arrive (DNA)
Withdrawn (WD)
Did not enter (empty cell)
Annotation Meaning
P Pole position
F Fastest lap
Superscript
number		 Points-scoring position
in sprint
Year Entrant Power unit Tyres Driver name Grands Prix Points WCC pos.
AUS CHN JPN MIA CAN MON BCN AUT GBR BEL HUN NED ITA ESP AZE BHR SIN USA MXC SAP LVG QAT ABU
2026 Cadillac Formula 1 Team Ferrari 067/6 P Mexico Sergio Pérez 16 15 17 16 Ret 15 14 Ret 14 Ret Ret 15 0* 11th*
Finland Valtteri Bottas Ret 13 19 18 16 Ret Ret Ret 16 18 Ret Ret

* Season still in progress.

References

  1. ↑ "Cadillac – Indianapolis – Result by Grand Prix • STATS F1". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Andretti Global and General Motors Team Up in F1 Pursuit". Cadillac. January 5, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  3. ↑ Wolkin, Joseph (October 2, 2024). "Andretti Global Clears FIA Approval To Create A Formula 1 Team". Forbes. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Andretti should buy existing F1 team to join grid – FIA boss". ESPN. May 28, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ Brown, Nathan. "Andretti Global parent company unveils longtime NASCAR executives as new leaders". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Caddy back". Sport. The Sunday Times. Perth: Seven West Media. March 9, 2025. p. 48. ISSN 1442-9527. OCLC 427972890.
  8. ↑ Horton, Phillip (March 18, 2025). "Cadillac Will Pay $450 Million Anti-Dilution Fee to Join Formula 1". Autoweek. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Ferrari enters a multi-year agreement with Andretti Formula Racing". Ferrari. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Statement on General Motors application to join FIA Formula One World Championship in 2026". Formula 1. November 25, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  11. ↑ Ramírez, Luis; Bellwood, Owen (January 16, 2026). "Cadillac completes shakedown of first F1 car at Silverstone". Autosport. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
  12. 1 2 Barretto, Lawrence (January 31, 2026). "What we learned from the Barcelona Shakedown". Formula One. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Cadillac Formula 1 Team reveals historic first livery". February 8, 2026. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
  14. 1 2 "Cadillac launches 2026 F1 livery during Super Bowl commercial break". ESPN. February 8, 2026. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  15. ↑ "CADILLAC FORMULA 1 TEAM HEADS TO AUSTRIA FOR NEXT STEP IN DEBUT F1 CAMPAIGN". Cadillac Formula 1 Team. June 23, 2026. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
  16. ↑ Bellwood, Owen (July 1, 2026). "Cadillac marks 250 years of American independence with British GP livery". Motorsport.com. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
  17. ↑ Gaillard, Fabien (February 27, 2026). "Cadillac revela por fin el nombre de su primer coche de F1 que conducirá Checo Pérez" [Cadillac finally reveals the name of its first F1 car to be driven by Checo Pérez]. motorsport.com (in Spanish). Archived from the original on February 27, 2026. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
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