Cadillac conquers Formula 1: Sergio Perez as the first driver!

Cadillac conquers Formula 1: Sergio Perez as the first driver!

Cadillac will join Formula 1 together with General Motors as an eleventh team. This was announced today, with the presentation on the edge of the Miami Grand Prize. The experienced driver Sergio Perez, who has been active in Formula 1 for over a decade and has six Grand Prix victories, has been the first driver for the Cadillac team. According to reports from Vol.at the contract has been concluded with Perez for several months.

The entry of Cadillac into Formula 1 was formally approved by the FIA and the Formula 1 administration. Cadillac would like to continue to establish itself in the US market. The strategic orientation of the team aims to create a combination of international experience and American identity. Colton Herta, a successful driver in the IndyCar series, is considered as a possible second driver. Herta is assessed as a media -effective personality.

structure and objectives of the team

The new team will be aligned with the new FIA regulations for 2026 and is to act as a "full-fledged work team", which develops both the chassis and the drive units itself. Over 300 experienced employees are already involved in the planning and development, with the team operations in several locations such as Indianapolis, Charlotte, Warren and Silverstone. Graeme Lowdon was appointed Team Principal, while Russ O’Blenes will take over the management of TWG GM Performance Power Units LLC href = "https://news.cadillac.com/newsroom.detail.html/pages/us/en/2025/0307-f1.html"> cadillac.com .

Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports, emphasized that basic preparatory work was done to enable the Formula 1 introduction. GM President Mark Reuss expressed enthusiastically about the official status of the team and the upcoming challenges. Mick Schumacher, on the other hand, does not seem to have a realistic chance of a cockpit at Cadillac, which also reinforces the tensions within the driver's scene.

Cadillac's mission and innovation claims

Cadillac's entry into Formula 1 comes at a time when the automobile manufacturer strives to strengthen its brand identity in an increasingly competitive market. The commitment in Formula 1 is part of a broader strategy that also includes the development of safe, smart and low -emission vehicles, including a number of electric vehicles.

With this, Cadillac sets a sign and emphasizes the transformation that FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem described as a crucial moment for the championship. Hopefully this development will give Formula 1 new swing and strengthen the American roots of the brand worldwide.