{"id":24626,"date":"2026-01-15T19:24:38","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T19:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/cadillac-who-are-formula-1s-11th-team\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T19:24:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T19:24:38","slug":"cadillac-who-are-formula-1s-11th-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/cadillac-who-are-formula-1s-11th-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Cadillac: Who are Formula 1’s 11th team?"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Cadillac will join Formula 1 in 2026 as the 11th team on the grid – but how much do we know about the newcomers?<\/b><\/p>\n

For starters, Graeme Lowdon – previously at the Virgin and Marussia F1 teams – will be team principal.<\/p>\n

There had been speculation former Red Bull boss Christian Horner was in the running for the role – but Cadillac CEO Dan Towriss moved to “shut down that rumour”.<\/p>\n

“Our support, belief, backing is 100% in Graeme Lowdon,” said Towriss, who is also owner of motorsport team Andretti Global.<\/p>\n

Cadillac will temporarily purchase and use power units from Ferrari, with General Motors approved by governing body the FIA to build and supply them from 2029.<\/p>\n

Their drivers are also known, with Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas<\/a> signed on multi-year deals.<\/p>\n

Perez and Bottas have 106 podium finishes between them but lost their seats at the end of the 2024 season.<\/p>\n

Responding to questions on why Cadillac had not opted for younger drivers, Lowdon said signing the experienced duo was a “bold sign of intent”.<\/p>\n

“Their leadership, feedback, race-hardened instincts and of course their speed will be invaluable as we bring this team to life.<\/p>\n

“They have also raced a lot of different teams, teams that have won world championships, and that experience is really useful.”<\/p>\n

IndyCar race winner Colton Herta, 25, has been named test driver for the team.<\/p>\n

The 2026 F1 season begins with the Australian Grand Prix on the weekend of March 6-8.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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