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Cadillac’s 2026 F1 Car Turns First Laps in Silverstone Shakedown

The Ferrari-powered debut marked the first on-track run of a 2026-spec engine as the new team gears up for Barcelona testing and a Super Bowl livery reveal.

Overview

  • Sergio Perez completed the initial laps, with Valtteri Bottas and reserve Zhou Guanyu present at Silverstone, according to team statements.
  • The run was conducted under filming-day rules limiting mileage to approximately 200km and used non‑race Pirelli tyres.
  • Early checks were kept tightly under wraps with restricted filming, and reports noted weather and initial technical hiccups before running progressed.
  • Cadillac enters as Formula 1’s 11th team and the first all‑new entrant since Haas in 2016, starting the season with Ferrari power units.
  • The team targets a private test in Barcelona on January 26–30, two Bahrain sessions in February, and a February 8 livery reveal during the Super Bowl.