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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

The New Cadillac V-ONE Concept Previews A Possible Customer Racing Hypercar

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 14, 2026

Cadillac Reveals the New V-ONE Concept

Cadillac’s V-Series, the performance arm of the legendary American luxury manufacturer, has spent the past few years blossoming. Just over 20 years old, the V-Series started with performance versions of cars like the XLR convertible and the CTS and STS sedans, growing to include an iconic wagon, a powerful coupe, and other models over the years. This decade, the first V-Series SUV came in the form of a V-Series version of the legendary Escalade, and the V-Series also introduced an electric model with the Lyriq-V. Meanwhile, the nameplate gained an impressive racing presence with the V-Series.R, an LMDh hypercar that competes in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the FIA World Endurance Championship, and an entry onto the Formula 1 grid this season. In both the IMSA and WEC series, the V-Series.R has earned impressive results in the endurance racing world, with 10 wins, 16 pole positions and 32 podiums for the car since it began racing in 2023. Its other achievements include the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech Championship manufacturer, team and driver titles, the 2025 Le Mans Hyperpole, and Cadillac’s first 1–2 finish in the FIA World Endurance Championship at São Paulo. <- Gallery -> Now, a new concept, unveiled at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering during Monterey Car Week, envisions an expansion of Cadillac’s racing hypercar presence, and it’s called the V-ONE. About the new V-ONE concept, Dominic Najafi, Executive Design Director at Global Cadillac, said, “The Cadillac V-ONE Concept is the ultimate manifestation of a customer performance concept and is a clear sign of our ambition for the Cadillac V-Series brand in the future.” It shares a foundation with the V-Series.R, and was created in collaboration with Dallara, the chassis manufacturer for the LMDh hypercar. However, the V-ONE’s V8 hybrid powertrain features a combined 830 horsepower, a significant increase from the regulation-restricted V-Series.R’s 671. Its aerodynamics are inspired by the V-Series.R, as well, and the two share suspension components, body proportions, and other details. Inside, the racing purpose of the car is maintained, with refined details that evoke Cadillac luxury, like an elegant interface and data visualization concept, a new wheel design, and a hand-sprayed gradient paintwork from silver to deep navy that nods to the grueling hours of endurance racing. The interior also features Cadillac Collection recycled fabrics, a serialized plaque on the door, and a seat that can be customized to driver specifications. While the new Cadillac V-ONE is a concept, other manufacturers in the endurance racing hypercar arena have created customer racing cars, like Ferrari’s 499P Modificata and the upcoming McLaren MCL-HY GTR, coming alongside the MCL-HY’s entrance to the endurance racing grid. With impressive success at the top class of endurance racing, Cadillac may be looking to expand its endurance hypercar presence to include customer racing with the new V-ONE. View All Cadillac For Sale Image Source: Cadillac

By Charles Bradley – January 16, 2026

Cadillac Formula 1 Team Turns First-Ever Laps at Silverstone

The Cadillac Formula 1® Team achieved a major landmark today as Sergio ‘Checo’ Perez completed the first-ever on-track laps for the new-for-2026 American squad. The team took to the historic Silverstone track during a pre-season promotional day, marking a monumental moment as it continues preparations for its debut F1 campaign. The laps were completed as part of a promotional filming day, serving the dual purpose of gathering footage of the car on track, and the opportunity to shake down the new machine to ensure all systems are working as expected in preparation for official pre-season testing. “Today was really an amazing day,” said Perez. “Everyone should feel incredibly proud to complete our first laps as a team. Each and every person has worked so hard to get to this moment and it was emotional to be part of motorsport history. We can, and should, all enjoy, but it’s absolutely fired me up for more. I just want to get back in and get mileage – this is just the start.” The car ran entirely in black at Silverstone, with the final 2026 Cadillac livery set to be revealed on Sunday, February 8, via a TV advertising spot during the 2026 Super Bowl, representing a bold new way for the team to connect with new audiences within the United States and beyond. Dan Towriss, CEO of Cadillac Formula 1® Team Holdings, said: “Today’s shakedown is a significant step for the Cadillac Formula 1 Team. Watching the car roll out of the garage is a moment of pride. The first laps on track mark a historic milestone; the culmination of thousands of hours of work, driven by pure passion. Graeme has done an outstanding job of assembling a team of absolute racers that have given everything to get to this moment. This is just the beginning, as our work continues at pace towards Melbourne and beyond." Team Principal Graeme Lowdon added: “Today represents countless hours of hard work, commitment and belief from everyone involved in the team. It shows the progress we’re continuing to make in a short space of time. It’s been a great opportunity for the team to gel in a live garage environment, verify car systems, and resolve any initial issues. But it’s just the beginning of the road; we now turn our attention to pre-season testing in just a few weeks’ time, which will provide even more opportunity to learn.” View All Cadillacs For Sale Images: Cadillac

A man with light brown hair wearing a blue athletic shirt stands against a dark background, looking to the side with a neutral expression, reminiscent of Colton Herta from the IndyCar series.

By Charles Bradley – September 03, 2025

Cadillac’s New F1 Team Signs American IndyCar Star Colton...

Cadillac Formula 1 Team has named Colton Herta, one of America’s most accomplished racing talents, as its first official Test Driver ahead of the brand’s debut in the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The announcement marks a major step for both Cadillac and Herta, who has long been linked with a move to the global stage of Formula 1. Herta, 25, is no stranger to international racing. The second-generation driver – son of IndyCar veteran Bryan Herta – first competed in Europe in 2015, securing four victories, six podiums, and five pole positions in the Euroformula Open Championship. He also raced in British F3, earning three podiums, including a win at Brands Hatch, before returning stateside in 2017. Since then, Herta has built a standout résumé in the NTT IndyCar Series with nine career wins, 16 pole positions, and more than 1,000 laps led across 116 starts. He remains the youngest driver ever to win an IndyCar race and pole, a record he set in 2019 at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas – also home to the F1 United States Grand Prix. Image Source: Cadillac Beyond open-wheel racing, he has claimed multiple IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship class victories, including Rolex 24 at Daytona wins in 2019 and 2022, and an overall triumph at the 12 Hours of Sebring in 2024. Transitioning into his new role under the banner of its race team TWG Motorsports, Herta joins Cadillac’s Formula 1 roster following last month’s announcement that Mercedes veteran Valtteri Bottas and ex-Red Bull Racing ace Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez will serve as the team’s first race drivers. Future details on Herta’s 2026 racing program will be shared in due course – although he has been strongly linked with a full-time campaign in the FIA Formula 2 Championship to help him learn both F1’s tracks and its similar Pirelli tires, as well as gain points for his so-called F1 ‘superlicence’. “I’m incredibly excited to be joining the Cadillac Formula 1 Team as a Test Driver,” Herta said. “This is a dream opportunity, and one I’ve been working towards for a long time. To be part of Cadillac F1’s entry at such a pivotal time is something I couldn’t pass up. “My dream has always been to race in Formula 1, and I see this move as a huge step towards that goal. For now, my focus is on giving everything I can to Cadillac F1, helping build a competitive team.” Graeme Lowdon, Team Principal of Cadillac Formula 1 Team, added: “We are delighted to welcome Colton Herta as a Test Driver. Colton is an exceptionally talented racer with proven speed, race craft, and maturity well beyond his years. “His experience in top-level American motorsport as part of the TWG Motorsport family makes him an ideal fit for this role, and he will bring valuable and fresh insight, perspective, and energy to our team as we continue to build for the future. “Having an American driver join an American Formula 1 team is a hugely significant moment, not only for our Team, but for American motorsport as a whole. Colton represents the passion, ambition, and competitive spirit that define the Cadillac Formula 1 Team, and we are proud to have him carry the American flag with us on the world stage.” With Cadillac entering Formula 1, and Herta taking his first official role in its paddock, the partnership reflects the growing influence of American manufacturers and teams on the sport’s global stage. View All Cadillac For Sale

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By Tyler Rampersaud – August 26, 2025

Cadillac Formula 1 Team Announces Bottas & Pérez As Drivers

Cadillac’s Formula 1 ambitions take shape with star drivers. After over two decades of its V-Series performance models being a part of its lineup and its modern presence in motorsport, Cadillac is ready to make a major step in expanding its performance universe by being the first new constructor to enter the Formula 1 grid since Haas. Starting in the 2026 season, Cadillac’s anticipated entry to Formula 1 is not only a milestone moment for Cadillac but for American performance as a whole, having one of the most legendary names in American automotive luxury and performance competing on the world’s most prestigious and intense racing stage. Cadillac’s first season on the F1 grid is starting very soon, and the team has announced the drivers who will be launching the campaign: Valtteri Bottas, and Sergio “Checo” Pérez. Two staple names in the Formula 1 universe, the 10-time Grand Prix winner and the 6-time Grand Prix winner share over 500 F1 starts and 100 podiums, and many other examples of success and expertise in F1 racing. Both drivers have achieved second place in the F1 World Championship: Bottas in 2019 and 2020, and Pérez in 2023. In addition, the pair have a combined 31 fastest laps, 23 pole positions, and 26 years of experience racing amongst some of the most intense rivalries in the motorsport world. With two star drivers joining its new team, Cadillac is starting its journey in Formula 1 with ambitions of incredible success. View All Cadillacs For Sale

By Tyler Rampersaud – June 04, 2025

Tommy Hilfiger Is The Official Apparel Partner Of Cadilla...

Tommy Hilfiger bolsters Cadillac’s F1 ambitions. Cadillac is shaking up the highest echelon of the racing world as it’s announced its upcoming entry into the prestigious and small grid of Formula 1, starting in the 2026 season. As part of the revered luxury marque from General Motors’ ambitions towards elevating its prestige to match its golden age dominance, Cadillac has launched a new $300,000 all-electric flagship in the form of the Celestiq, and is preparing to race against names like Ferrari, McLaren, Aston Martin and more admist the intense rivalry of Formula 1. As the historic luxury manufacturer prepares for its anticipated Formula 1 debut, Tommy Hilfiger has been announced as the official apparel partner of the upcoming Cadillac Formula 1 team. As an icon in the American fashion industry for decades, the partnership between Cadillac and Tommy Hilfiger represents the combination of two American legends, and the partnership adds even more excitement to the first addition of a new team to the F1 grid in 10 years since 2016. In addition, Tommy Hilfiger is not new to the world of motorsport, having been a contributor to fashion in the racing stratosphere for over 30 years. The products that the new partnership between Tommy Hilfiger and the Cadillac F1 team will produce include the team kits, as well as various fanwear items bringing the classic aesthetic of Tommy Hilfiger fashion together with the luxurious aesthetic and racing-inspired edge of Cadillac’s F1 team. Tommy Hilfiger’s collaboration with Cadillac comes after the brand’s involvement with Team Lotus, Ferrari, and Mercedes-AMG F1, including a recent collaboration with Sir Lewis Hamilton, one of the most celebrated drivers in F1 history. Most recently, Tommy Hilfiger has collaborated with the upcoming F1 film, collaborating on the APXGP Collection with actor and ambassador Damson Idris, who arrived at this year’s Met Gala with a dramatic reveal from a tear-away racing suit and bedazzled helmet to a custom Tommy Hilfiger suit. As Cadillac’s F1 presence comes together, Tommy Hilfiger is its latest partner in the ambitious effort. Shop Tommy Hilfiger APXGP Collection

By Charles Bradley – April 24, 2025

Cadillac Refines F1 Ambitions, Targets 2029 with American...

Cadillac’s path to Formula 1 just became clearer, after taking a strategic twist. General Motors, under its newly created GM Performance Power Units LLC., has officially been approved by the sport’s governing body, the FIA, to become a Formula 1 power unit supplier starting in 2029. The announcement marks a major step in Cadillac’s global motorsport ambitions and positions the American luxury marque at the forefront of a potential new era in Formula 1. Originally registered to supply engines starting in 2028, Cadillac has now opted to delay its engine debut by a year, aligning with speculation that F1 may shift to simpler, naturally aspirated V8 or V10 engines in the future regulation cycle. This decision allows GM to time its entry with what could be a more emotionally resonant powertrain formula, particularly for fans of classic performance and visceral engine notes. Until then, Cadillac’s F1 team will join the grid in 2026 powered by customer Ferrari engines. The team’s operations are already ramping up across two continents: with a technical hub near the iconic Silverstone Circuit in the U.K., and a purpose-built headquarters underway in Fishers, Indiana, a stone’s throw from America’s motorsport heartland. “This approval from the FIA accelerates our mission to bring an American-built F1 power unit to the grid,” said Russ O’Blenes, CEO of GM Performance Power Units LLC. “We’re proud to represent U.S. innovation and performance at the highest level of global motorsport.” FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem noted GM’s inclusion as “a sign of Formula 1’s growing appeal among world-class manufacturers,” highlighting the move as a milestone for innovation, sustainability, and accessibility in racing. For Cadillac, a brand that’s long balanced luxury with performance, the F1 campaign represents not just a sporting challenge, but a bold cultural statement: America is going racing on its own terms, with engines built at home. View All Cadillacs For Sale Source: FIA

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By Tyler Rampersaud – March 03, 2025

Cadillac To Bring Four Racing Hypercars To 2025 24 Hours ...

Cadillac is ready to grow its racing legacy this summer. Cadillac has built a successful racing legacy with its V-Series performance cars and with various victories in the motorsport world. However, a new era is dawning for Cadillac, with the brand set to enter the prestigious and globally-revered Formula 1 Series for the 2026 season, and sooner, a return to the FIA World Endurance Championship with its V-Series.R LMDh endurance racing hypercar. This year, Cadillac has secured four entries into the most prestigious and anticipated race of the FIA WEC, and the most revered and hallowed endurance race in the motorsport world: the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Four Cadillac V-Series.R race cars will be racing in the legendary competition, with number 12 and 38 automatically invited in the Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA as part of their full participation in the WEC. Jenson Button, Earl Bamber, Sebastien Bourdais, Alex Lynn, Norman Nato and Will Stevens will drive those two cars. The other two cars are number 101, and number 311. Number 101 is with Wayne Taylor Racing, and will be driven by Ricky Taylor, with other drivers to be announced later. Number 311 is with Whelen, and will be driven by Jack Aitken with other drivers to be announced later. With a Le Mans racing legacy that began in 1950 with Cadillac Series 61 Coupes, and continued in the 2000s, Cadillac returns to Le Mans this year to write a new chapter. View All Cadillacs For Sale

By Charles Bradley – January 09, 2025

Cadillac Creates New Engine Company To Achieve “Works Tea...

General Motors has confirmed that it will become a Formula 1 engine supplier “by the end of the decade” for its new Cadillac team that joins the grid next year. It today announced the formation of GM Performance Power Units LLC, which clears Cadillac’s path to becoming a “full works” team that builds its own cars and engines, like Ferrari and Mercedes. Development and testing of the team’s Formula 1 prototype engine technology is already underway, but a precise year of its introduction is yet to be revealed as it will require approval by the sport’s governing body, the FIA. Until then, Cadillac Formula 1 Team will utilize Ferrari power units, and the 2026 F1 cars will be powered by radically different engines to this year, with an almost 50/50 split between internal combustion engine and electrical power. View All Cadillacs For Sale Industry veteran Russ O’Blenes, currently director of the GM Motorsports Propulsion and Performance team, has been named CEO of the new venture. O’Blenes joins TWG Motorsports, the outfit that has been created from the formerly Andretti-fronted group to compete in F1. Mario Andretti, the last American F1 champion, will serve as a director on the team’s board. O’Blenes’ career includes powertrain development for championship racing teams and award-winning production vehicles. He also led development of the GM Performance and Racing Center in Pontiac, Michigan, and the commercialization of the brand’s eCrate initiative for performance car builders and EV enthusiasts. “Russ brings vast experience from many championship racing series, and has outstanding technical expertise, including spearheading our hybrid IMSA Cadillac and Corvette C8.R engines that are proven winners,” said GM President Mark Reuss. “In F1, we’re going to demonstrate GM’s engineering and technology capabilities on a global stage, and Russ is the right choice to lead the Power Unit team that will make it happen.” Plans are in place to open a dedicated facility for Performance Power Units LLC near GM’s Charlotte Technical Center in 2026. Since GM’s bid to join F1 was announced in January 2023, Cadillac Formula 1 has assembled an experienced team to work on aerodynamics, chassis and component development, software, and vehicle dynamics simulation. The team has operations in Fishers, Indiana; Charlotte, North Carolina; Warren, Michigan; and Silverstone, England. “I am truly excited to have the opportunity to build and lead the team that will bring an American built F1 power unit to the grid,” said O’Blenes. “GM PPU is currently ramping up its team and is hiring in all areas of the business.” Source: Cadillac

A blue and white Formula 1 race car with yellow tire accents, boasting an aerodynamic design and bold Cadillac sponsorship logos, ready to dominate the F1 grid.

By Charles Bradley – November 25, 2024

General Motors Agrees Deal To Join F1 Grid As Cadillac In...

Formula 1 has reached an agreement in principle with General Motors to bring Cadillac to the F1 grid in 2026 as its 11th team, but without the Andretti name on the entry. The move follows the rejection by F1 of GM’s original bid in January, which was partnered with the Andretti Global organization. That led to conflict between F1 and team figurehead Michael Andretti over the Andretti family taking the case to US Congress, which led to an antitrust investigation by the Department of Justice. But Michael Andretti announced he was stepping back from the team in September, allowing Group 1001 CEO Dan Towriss to take over control. Towriss is now using TWG Global, a holding company led by businessman and philanthropist Mark Walter, as the ‘partner’ for the GM entry – effectively the same team under an Andretti-less name. Walter is the CEO of Guggenheim Capital, a diversified financial services firm with more than $340 billion in assets under management. According to Forbes, Walter is worth $6 billion. Formula 1 stated it was “pleased to move forward with this application process and will provide further updates in due course” after the entity “achieved operational milestones and made clear their commitment to brand the eleventh team GM/Cadillac, and that GM will enter as an engine supplier at a later time”. It is understood that GM will build its own F1 engine for the 2028 season, meaning it will require a customer power unit from 2026. “With Formula 1’s continued growth plans in the US, we have always believed that welcoming an impressive US brand like GM/Cadillac to the grid and GM as a future power unit supplier could bring additional value and interest to the sport,” said Greg Maffei, President and CEO of F1’s owner Liberty Media. “We credit the leadership of General Motors and their partners with significant progress in their readiness to enter Formula 1. We are excited to move forward with the application process for the GM/Cadillac team to enter the Championship in 2026.” Mark Reuss, President of General Motors, stated: “As the pinnacle of motorsports, F1 demands boundary-pushing innovation and excellence. It’s an honor for General Motors and Cadillac to join the world’s premier racing series, and we’re committed to competing with passion and integrity to elevate the sport for race fans around the world. “This is a global stage for us to demonstrate GM’s engineering expertise and technology leadership at an entirely new level.” Towriss, who is CEO of TWG Global’s motorsport business, added: “We're excited to partner with General Motors in bringing a dynamic presence to Formula 1. Together, we’re assembling a world-class team that will embody American innovation and deliver unforgettable moments to race fans around the world. “We appreciate the FIA and FOM’s support of our application and their recognition of the value we can bring to the championship.” On social media, Michael Andretti showed no hard feelings and wrote: “The Cadillac F1 Team is made up of a strong group of people that have worked tirelessly to build an American works team. I’m very proud of the hard work they have put in and congratulate all involved on this momentous next step. I will be cheering for you!” Mario Andretti, the last American F1 world champion in 1978, will serve as a director on the team’s board.

GM Registers as a Formula 1 Power Unit Manufacturer

By Jordan Aquistapace – November 14, 2023

General Motors Announces It Will Join F1 In 2028 As A New...

General Motors announces its role as a Formula 1 power unit manufacturer for the Andretti Cadillac F1 team starting in 2028. General Motors has made a milestone announcement in the motorsports world, confirming its entry into the high-stakes world of Formula 1 as a power unit manufacturer. Starting in the 2028 season, GM will supply the power units for the Andretti Cadillac F1 team, marking a significant achievement for both companies' racing histories. This development follows the FIA's approval of Andretti’s application to compete in the FIA Formula One World Championship. GM President Mark Reuss expressed enthusiasm about the new venture, highlighting GM's extensive engineering and racing expertise. The collaboration aims to position Andretti Cadillac as a competitive works team in the elite racing series. This move aligns with GM’s commitment to innovation, particularly in areas such as electrification, hybrid technology, sustainable fuels, and advanced internal combustion engines. GM's venture into Formula 1 is about competition and the continuation of its century-long tradition of using racing as a platform for technological development and transfer. This is evident in Cadillac's V-Series performance lineup, which celebrates its 20th anniversary and integrates track-tested advancements into production vehicles. Cadillac's recent achievements in racing, notably developing the 5.5L DOHC V-8 powertrain for the 2023 IMSA and WEC seasons, have set the stage for this new endeavor. With its successful track record, including a podium finish at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and sweeping championship honors in the IMSA Grand Touring Prototype season, Cadillac Racing has demonstrated its capability to excel in competitive racing environments. View all Cadillac models currently for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Cadillac For Sale Source: GM

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