Cadillac Crashes F1 And It’s Not Messing Around
By Tyler, Austin TX
Y’all better sit down for this one because Cadillac just pulled off the kind of move that seems straight out of a Texas long‑shot bet. They’re not just joining Formula 1. They’re entering full force, and they’ve got two veterans, Valtteri Bottas and Sergio “Checo” Pérez, strapped in behind the wheel. This ain't some half‑baked rookie squad. This is a power play.
Cadillac’s Big Entry
Cadillac, backed by General Motors and TWG Motorsports, is set to hit the F1 grid as the 11th team in 2026 first new constructor since Haas. They’ll run Ferrari engines at first, before building their own power units come 2029 under a new division called GM Performance Power Units (GM PPU). That’s a serious home‑grown effort to be reckoned with. (Wikipedia)
Bottas and Checo: The Seat Fillers With Gears
Cadillac just dropped the mic by signing Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez to lead its debut campaign. Combined, these two have hundreds of race starts, dozens of wins, and enough podiums to wallpaper a fairground barn. Cadillac isn’t messing they want competence, leadership, and someone who knows where the throttle’s at. (The Times, TalkSport, GM News, Wikipedia, Wikipedia)
Bottas called it a once‑in‑a‑lifetime chance to build something from scratch, not just drive. Checo sees it as a new chapter one with American grit and maybe a few more fights at the front. (GM News)
Why They Picked Them Over Others
Sure, names like Mick Schumacher and Daniel Ricciardo were floating around, but they’re going with experience and stability. The team principal, Graeme Lowdon, emphasized that this project is long haul. They’ll need steady hands, not wild swings. (News.com.au)
What Others Are Saying
Across the paddock, the vibe is cautious optimism. McLaren’s boss Zak Brown thinks Cadillac adds real value more competition, more US fans, and bigger TV deals rather than draining the sport dry. (Reuters)
And while the FIA still needs to tick the final boxes, approval is looking like a formality. Everything’s pointing toward Cadillac making their debut without any late blocks. (AutoRacing1.com)
Final Lap, Texas Style
So here’s the deal: Cadillac’s pulling into Formula 1 like it owns the place three bases (Indiana, North Carolina, UK), an engine plan locked, and drivers ready with both seat time and swagger. Bottas brings precision. Checo brings fire. Together, they’re the steady throttle Cadillac needs while building their playbook.
For fans and newcomers alike, this isn’t just new steel on the grid. It’s a bold shot right at the heart of F1 made in America, backed by legacy, and wrapped in a southern drawl if you listen close enough.