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Miami Grand Prix scene of Cadillac F1 talk in anticipation of 2026 debut
Holly Cain | Special to The Post Two-Minute Drill: Miami Grand Prix and longtime columnist retires The Miami Grand Prix will take place Sunday, May 4, at 4 p.m. at the Miami International Autodrome; Florida Times-Union columnist Gene Frenette retires. Cadillac will join Formula One in 2026, marking the first time since 2016 the series […]
Two-Minute Drill: Miami Grand Prix and longtime columnist retires
The Miami Grand Prix will take place Sunday, May 4, at 4 p.m. at the Miami International Autodrome; Florida Times-Union columnist Gene Frenette retires.
- Cadillac will join Formula One in 2026, marking the first time since 2016 the series has had more than 20 cars.
MIAMI GARDENS — Formula One will officially welcome a 21st and 22nd car to its grid in 2026 with a huge American footprint – the addition of the Cadillac Formula 1 Team.
Executives from General Motors and the new team spoke with a small media group May 3 trackside at the Miami Grand Prix, eager to share news and provide updates concerning their debut. A more celebratory rollout was slated that night in downtown Miami, featuring celebrities and motorsports A-listers.
Dan Towriss, chairman of the team, and General Motors President Mark Reuss spoke on a wide range of topics – from the progress of the Cadillac race car to the support the team has received to updates on who may drive the cars.
Reuss even played audio of the team’s first engine, obviously pleased with the progress in preparation to begin competition next season. It will mark the first time since 2016 the F1 series has had more than 20 cars on its starting grid.
The Cadillac team currently has about 400 people on-staff and expects to have close to 1,000, working from shops in three cities – Silverstone, England, Charlotte, N.C., and Indianapolis.
“When you look at those locations, while we didn’t plan it this way, we’re in the birthplace of Formula One, the birthplace of NASCAR and the birthplace of IndyCar as the three locations working together so I think there’s some pretty strong motorsport DNA there and we’re going to capitalize on all that talent,’’ Towriss said.
Who will Cadillac hire as its F1 drivers?
As for potential drivers, Towriss smiled and acknowledged, “there’s a lot of conversations taking place. There’s a lot of interest in this team and we’re very appreciative of that.’’ But, he emphasized, contrary to rampant and persistent rumors, the team has not decided yet on who will drive the car.
Among the names that have been thrown out there are Sergio Perez, Valtteri Bottas and Jak Crawford.
The excitement for this project was palpable trackside this weekend. Both executives noting preparation is absolutely on track, corporate sponsors are committed and the overall vibe is full forward.
“We want the F1 world, we want the fans to understand how strong the partnership is, how deep, how integrated it is, and the responsibility we have to carry the Cadillac name,’’ said Towriss. “That’s a deep responsibility that we all care a lot about and not just on the GM side. It’s a great vibe and I think what is really going to differentiate and be a difference maker for this team.”
Added Reuss: “It’s a deep passion and we all have it. It starts there.’’