Cadillac will join F1 in 2026 as a full works American manufacturer with Bottas and Sergio Pérez — likely a midfield threat initially. Betting angle: avoid outright-winner punts in 2026; target top-10/points markets, “best debut constructor” props, or longer-term futures where confidence climbs once GM's in-house power unit debuts in 2029.
Cadillac's bold F1 entry: American works team for 2026
Cadillac is set to become the first full works American manufacturer in Formula 1, committing to design its own chassis and run a factory-backed operation from 2026. This corporate-backed programme marks a clear departure from the customer model that existing American involvement has used in recent seasons.
Experienced driver line-up to steady development
The team has assembled a veteran pairing in Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez, combining for more than 400 Grand Prix starts. That experience will be central to fast-tracking car development, extracting performance early and providing crucial feedback during simulator and track evaluations.
Driver preparation hits early milestones
Bottas has already begun operational duties, completing a seat fit at the Silverstone base and contributing to simulator work at GM’s motorsport technical centre. Those early steps are designed to accelerate the learning curve for a brand-new chassis and team structure.
Power unit strategy: short-term Ferrari supply, long-term GM ambition
Cadillac will run customer Ferrari power units for its first three seasons (2026–2028) while GM develops a proprietary Cadillac-branded engine targeted for a full works switch in 2029. The Ferrari supply should offer a competitive and reliable baseline, giving Cadillac a better starting point than many new entrants.
Technical timeline and pre-season targets
Key build milestones are on a tight schedule: the team plans to fire up its first F1 engine before Christmas, carry out an official shakedown in January, and run the car at the Barcelona pre-season test (January 26–30). The full team livery is scheduled for a public reveal in February.
What this means on track and for fans
Expect Cadillac to slot into the midfield battle in 2026—fast enough to score regular points with experienced drivers but unlikely to challenge for wins immediately. Reliability from a Ferrari-supplied unit and seasoned drivers should produce moments of strong performance, particularly at circuits that reward chassis balance and tyre management.
Betting outlook and market implications
Punters should temper expectations for outright victories in 2026. More realistic bets include top-10 finishes, points-scoring props for Bottas or Pérez, and novelty markets such as “best debut constructor.” Longer-term futures — backing Cadillac to rise into regular front-running contention by or after 2029 once the GM power unit is introduced — could offer value for risk-tolerant bettors.
Key dates to watch
Fire-up of first engine: before Christmas. Official shakedown: January. Barcelona pre-season test: January 26–30. Public livery reveal: February.
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