Cadillac is set to join the Formula 1® grid in 2026, and there's a buzz in the air with news of the latest racing team to hit the circuit. There's also a huge buzz surrounding the Las Vegas Grand Prix over the weekend. Formula 1® fans won't want to miss out.
Entertainment On and Off the Track with the Las Vegas Grand Prix
The 2025 Formula 1® season continued Saturday with the Las Vegas Grand Prix. As the third-to-last grand prix on the 2025 racing calendar, the Las Vegas Strip Circuit was one of the final times the F1® scene won't feature a Cadillac. The Cadillac Formula 1® team will make its debut in less than 110 days.
Cadillac Formula One® Team Building Fast
Cadillac is set to write the next chapter of racing dominance, hitting the Formula 1® grid in March of 2026. In a mission to be ready for a lights-out performance in 2026, the Cadillac Formula 1® team is building fast – adding world-class talent and cutting-edge facilities.
Throughout the year, Cadillac has been taking steps for the first Grand Prix in 2026. Excitement is building with the striking new branding and an experienced driver lineup. Together, GM and Cadillac bring fresh energy to Formula 1® Racing and usher in an exciting new era for the sport. By the time next year's Grand Prix in Las Vegas rolls around, fans worldwide will know of the Cadillac team.
Highlighting the Cadillac Formula 1® Team
- When: Cadillac will join the F1® grid in 2026.
- Joining the Ranks: Cadillac will be the 11th F1® team on the grid from 2026 onwards.
- Star Drivers: The Cadillac F1® team will be led in the debut season by star drivers: 10-time Grand Prix winner Valtteri Bottas and fellow F1 standout and six-time Grand Prix winner Sergio "Checo" Perez.
- All-American Reputation: The Cadillac Formula 1® team is leaning into the all-American reputation and is backed by TWG Motorsports and General Motors (GM).
- Charting a New Path: Cadillac has revealed its team logo and brand to mark its Formula 1® identity and set itself apart from rivals in the upcoming seasons.
Las Vegas Grand Prix: What to Know
Christened in 2023, the Las Vegas Strip Circuit encompasses the very best the City of Lights has to offer. The 17-turn street circuit rolls through the famous Las Vegas Strip, winding its way past iconic locations, such as Caesars Palace, the Bellagio, and the Venetian. Fans and Formula 1® enthusiasts from Henderson to Sunrise Manor can expect plenty of action and overtaking on this circuit that's similar to Monza – the 'Temple of Speed.'
- Circuit: The Las Vegas Grand Prix is 50 laps around the 6.2-kilometer circuit.
- History: Last weekend marked the third grand prix in the Mojave Desert. The fastest lap time previously belonged to Lando Norris, who clocked 1:34.88 at last year's Grand Prix. This was beat by Max Verstappen days ago with a time a qualifying time of 1:18.792 right here in Las Vegas. Back in the 1980s, Las Vegas staged two F1® races.
Follow Along on the New Team's F1® Racing Journey with Our Cadillac Dealership in Las Vegas
Cadillac is about to have representation in F1® Racing, and our Las Vegas Cadillac Dealership is excited to follow along. The one and only Cadillac of Las Vegas is your home for Cadillac V-Series performance vehicles.
Experience F1® on the streets of Las Vegas and follow the Cadillac Formula 1® team throughout the upcoming 2026 season.
