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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

Close-up of the rear end of a dark blue 2026 Optiq-V Cadillac SUV with vertical LED taillights illuminated and a V-series badge visible.

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 24, 2025

Cadillac Announces New 2026 Optiq-V

Cadillac adds another electric performance car to its lineup. Cadillac has been at a turning point in its rich history for the past few years, with a rapidly expanding lineup of electric vehicles and increasing ambitions in the racing world, with a goal of entering the prestigious Formula 1 grid. However, at the intersection of Cadillac’s increasing performance ambitions and its electrification journey is a future of new electric performance models within the Cadillac V-Series. The first V-Series electric model was the Cadillac Lyriq-V, which entered the scene with a splash by being the quickest road-going Cadillac model yet. With immense horsepower and performance-oriented tweaks, the Lyriq-V marked the beginning of a new era for Cadillac performance cars. However, Cadillac wasn’t ready to stop there, as the historic luxury manufacturer has also announced a second electric V-Series model, the Optiq-V. Announced for the 2026 model year, the new Cadillac Optiq-V is set to be a part of the V-Series’ fifth-generation portfolio. With the Optiq’s existing agility and electric platform serving as the basis, the new Optiq-V is set to be an exciting new entry to Cadillac’s expanding lineup of performance cars in the near future. View All Cadillac Optiqs For Sale Image Source: Cadillac

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 – April 09, 2025

Cadillac Expands Escalade IQ Dinner Reservation Experienc...

Cadillac rolls out ultra-luxe dining experiences across the country. Recently, Cadillac unveiled a limited-time, unique experience at one of New York City’s hottest restaurants, Cocodaq, surrounded by its new electric SUV flagship: the Escalade IQ. Showing off the Escalade IQ’s Executive Second Row seating, the experience combines the culinary excellence of the groundbreaking restaurant with the luxury automotive excellence and innovation of the new Cadillac electric luxury SUV icon. Now, the experience is traveling beyond New York City, and expanding to include more cities across the country. This spring and summer, the Cadillac Escalade IQ will be the venue for more unique dining experiences in Los Angeles, Miami, and San Francisco. Starting in April, the same dining experience debuted at Cocodaq will take place at La Dolce Vita, an iconic Italian restaurant in Beverly Hills. In early summer, Miami’s COTE Steakhouse will be the new Cadillac dining experience venue, and in late summer, State Bird Provisions in San Francisco, California will host the Cadillac Escalade IQ dining experience. With its sumptuous interior, state-of-the-art audio system, and electric vehicle innovation, the Cadillac Escalade IQ combines with culinary excellence from iconic restaurants all over the country in an exciting new dining experience with limited reservations available. Foodies and luxury car enthusiasts alike can experience the best of both worlds in the United States. View All Cadillac Escalade IQs For Sale Image Source: Cadillac

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By Tyler Rampersaud – March 05, 2025

Cadillac Unveils The New 2026 Escalade IQL

Cadillac expands its electric luxury SUV range again. Cadillac entered the arena of all-electric luxury vehicles with the debut of its Lyriq model, and since then, the historic American luxury manufacturer has revealed a burgeoning lineup of luxury SUVs, including an all-electric version of Cadillac’s legendary full-size luxury SUV: the Escalade. Named the Escalade IQ, the new all-electric version took on a radically different silhouette than its combustion-powered counterpart in order to enhance electric efficiency and aerodynamics. However, a new variant of the Escalade IQ takes on a similar shape to the standard combustion-powered Escalade, and echoes the added usability and space of the longer Escalade EXT. Named the Cadillac Escalade IQL, the new model, being introduced for the 2026 model year, will offer customers more space and cargo capacity with all the same benefits and innovative features of the futuristic yet classically luxurious Escalade IQ. The model will be manufactured in Detroit, and is set to be sold globally. It will features the available Executive Second Row package that the Escalade IQ is known for, as well as additional third-row space and an added 12.2 cubic feet of trunk storage. High-tech luxury features like a standard 21-speaker and available 42-speaker sound system, a 55-inch display that spans the entire dashboard, a power-folding third row, Dolby Atmos, Super Cruise, and 5G Wifi hotspot capability make the new 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL a stunningly futuristic luxury oasis. With 750 horsepower and 785 lb/ft of torque on tap, the new Escalade IQL delivers compelling performance, including a 0-60 time of just 4.7 seconds. A towing capacity of 7,500 pounds and an estimated range of 460 miles adds practicality to the mix. Glamour and good looks are provided not only with the striking exterior silhouette, but also with 24-inch wheels wrapped in 35-inch tires, and versatility comes in the form of four available trims: Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury, and Premium Sport. Starting at an MSRP of $132,695, Cadillac is charging full speed into the electrified era of its iconic luxury. View All Cadillac Escalades For Sale Image Source: Cadillac

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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

A gleaming 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V glides along the road at sunset, its sleek design catching the last rays of daylight against a clear sky backdrop.

By Tyler Rampersaud – January 23, 2025

The New 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V Is The Quickest Cadillac Yet

Cadillac pulls back the curtains on its electric performance debut. For quite some time, Cadillac has teased the evolution of its V-Series performance-oriented lineup of luxury vehicles to include all-electric models, with the Opulent Velocity concept previewing the potential for electric luxury performance vehicles from Cadillac, and the announcement of the Cadillac Lyriq-V confirmed what the first all-electric performance Cadillac vehicle would be. Now, Cadillac has fully revealed the new 2026 Lyriq-V, which is not only the first all-electric vehicle to be a part of the Cadillac V-Series, but is also the quickest production Cadillac model yet. With an estimated 615 horsepower and 650 lb/ft of electric torque, the estimated 0-60 time of the new 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V is only 3.3 seconds. The vehicle is launching for the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand markets at a starting MSRP of $79,990 with production starting in early 2025. The Lyriq-V’s 102-kWh battery promises an estimated 285 miles of range, and features like Velocity Max, V-Mode, Launch Control, Competitive Mode, and a unique sound experience provide the engaging, spirited driving experience that a V-Series Cadillac promises. Visually setting it apart are features like a black painted roof, V-Series sill plates, power-adjustable seat bolsters, and a V-pattern on the seatbacks with available embroidery. With performance in spades, luxurious features, and electric innovation, the new Cadillac Lyriq-V heralds a new era. View All Cadillac Lyriqs For Sale Image Source: Cadillac

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By Tyler Rampersaud – January 22, 2025

Cadillac x COCODAQ Offer New Escalade IQ Dining Epxerience

Cadillac’s electric luxury SUV pinnacle becomes a unique dining experience. New York City is known for many things: Broadway plays, towering skyscrapers, and a restaurant scene that has foodies clamoring to secure reservations at highly anticipated spots in the city. One of those restaurants with buzz and acclaim is COQODAQ, a Korean-American fusion restaurant specializing in iconic dishes like its ‘Golden Nugget,’ which make it one of the most difficult restaurants to get a reservation at in New York City. In a new collaboration with Cadillac, a new unique opportunity to secure reservations at COQODAQ has risen, where diners get the opportunity to experience the new Cadillac Escalade IQ’s groundbreaking luxury along with COQODAQ’s culinary creations. The Escalade IQ, Cadillac’s all-electric rendition of its legendary full-size luxury SUV model, features an available Executive Second Row package, which features roomy second-row seats finished with premium materials and two large stowaway tables. The seats are heated and ventilated, feature massaging, and have headrest speakers as part of a 40-speaker AKG Studio Reference audio system, serving as the perfect place for a unique dinner experience including dishes like COQODAQ’s Better Fried Chicken and caviar. Those who want to reserve the new unique Cadillac dining experience can book reservations on Resy.com for parties of two on a first-come, first-serve basis. Five parties will be served on the nights of January 31 and February 1, and reservations for Jan 31 will drop on January 27 at 10 am Eastern. Reservations for February 1 will drop on January 28 at 10 am Eastern. Cadillac has plans to showcase the ultra-luxury features of the new all-electric Escalade IQ at other notable restaurants across the country later in 2025, with a unique dining experience taking place in the ultra-luxury SUV’s Executive Second Row. View All Cadillac Escalades For Sale Image Source: Cadillac

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

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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.

As the sun dips below the horizon, a sleek 2026 LYRIQ-V glides effortlessly along the road, embodying Cadillac's cutting-edge Electric V-Series Model beneath the clear evening skies.

By Tyler Rampersaud – October 29, 2024

Cadillac Announces 2026 LYRIQ-V As First Electric V-Serie...

Cadillac electrifies its performance lineup. Cadillac recently revealed the Opulent Velocity Concept, which showed off the possible potential of Cadillac’s V performance lineup with Cadillac’s trailblazing electrification. Now, Cadillac is announcing that the V-Series is going to include an all-electric model, which is set to debut soon: the 2026 LYRIQ-V. The new all-electric 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ-V is set to launch early next year, and it will launch in select global markets, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, with both left-hand drive and right-hand drive versions. It will be the first all-electric V-Series model, and the second V-Series SUV. More markets are set to be announced later. The V-Series is celebrating its 20th anniversary, having spent two decades combining luxury and performance in a uniquely American way, with icons like the Cadillac CTS-V, XLR-V, CT6-V, and most recently the Cadillac Escalade-V. With the addition of the new 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ-V, the V-Series is entering a new electrified era after 20 years. View All Cadillacs For Sale Image Source: Cadillac

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