F1 Explains How Cadillac are getting ready to race in F1
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Nov 21, 2025 Dan Towriss, CEO of the Cadillac Formula One team, shares insights on launching a new F1 team. He discusses their entry process and how the 2026 regulations could favor Cadillac. With experienced drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez onboard, the team aims for reliability in its debut year while aspiring for championships in the long run. Towriss details partnerships with General Motors, engine strategies, and Cadillac's efforts to support American drivers like Colton Herta, marking an exciting new chapter in F1.
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Prebuilt Team Validated The Entry
- Cadillac built a functioning team and car before official FIA approval to prove credibility.
- Dan Towriss says they invested roughly $150 million to prepare before being accepted to the grid.
Three-Part Team Structure
- The Cadillac F1 structure splits into the race team, the power unit company, and a media/commercial arm.
- Towriss says he oversees strategy while the team principal and PU head run operations.
TWG And GM Complement Each Other
- Cadillac is a partnership between TWG Global and General Motors combining sports ownership and manufacturer resources.
- Towriss highlights TWG's sports portfolio and GM's integration across engineering and equity.