The novelty of Cadillac is starting to wear off - but that's a compliment

Cadillac made its Formula 1 debut in the 2026 season, with Sergio Perez finishing 16th at the Australian Grand Prix in early March. The team, a US-owned operation largely based in Silverstone, was praised for a respectable entry despite limited pre-season testing and being F1's first genuine start-up team in a decade. According to Autosport's Filip Cleeren, writing on August 5, 2026, the initial honeymoon period is now over and the team faces tougher challenges ahead.