Now it’s all true
If the 2026 Formula 1 season starts without major news concerning the debuts of new drivers (with the sole exception of Arvid Lindblad at Racing Bulls), the same cannot be said for the teams; in addition to Audi’s entry into the Circus, with the German manufacturer having acquired Sauber and participating in the upcoming world championship powered by its own engines, the other major new entry will be Cadillac. For the US team powered by the Ferrari power unit, the dream and goal of entering the world of F1 has finally materialized thanks to the perseverance of the Andretti family, starting with Mario ‘Piedone’ Andretti, with the first Cadillac in history bearing his name.
At Albert Park to “write Cadillac history”
Everything is ready for the big debut in Australia, with the team being able to count on the experience of two drivers returning to F1 after a 2025 spent off the starting grid. One of these is the Finn Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes’ third driver last year and winner of 10 GPs in his career: “This year’s Australian Grand Prix is a unique experience – he commented – I always love coming to Melbourne, but this time, arriving to write history with the Cadillac Formula 1 Team, it’s even more special. The local support from the Australians will make this weekend even more unforgettable. I am very proud of the team’s hard work during pre-season preparation and in the many, many months leading up to this weekend. This is just the beginning of our journey together, but we are already making progress and I can’t wait to race.”
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Great excitement also for the Mexican Sergio Perez, also absent from the starting grid in 2025 and winner of six races in his F1 experience, five of which with Red Bull: “It is an honor to be in Australia this weekend, writing history with the Cadillac Formula 1 Team. Being part of this fantastic brand-new team has been one of the best moments of my career so far. The atmosphere in the team is positive and we are making progress together. We should be proud of what we have achieved so far. I can’t wait to get on track.”
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