It’s been less than 14 months since Cadillac’s long, frustrating pursuit of a Formula 1 entry finally crossed the finish line. Now, the team has already completed three races—but its biggest moment yet arrives this weekend on home soil at the Miami Grand Prix.
Cadillac F1 proudly positions itself as the only true American team in a European-dominated series. (Haas F1, while U.S.-flagged, is owned by California businessman Gene Haas, but Cadillac leans into the stars and stripes in a way that feels distinctly homegrown.) For this team, the Miami debut isn’t just another race—it’s the embodiment of the American dream.
The journey began with Michael Andretti, son of motorsport’s most famous naturalized U.S. citizen, and the 2026 car itself bears Mario Andretti’s name. For its first North American race, Cadillac unveiled a special livery presented by primary partner TWG AI. The design blends a stars-and-stripes motif into Cadillac’s signature black-and-white scheme: 50 stars adorn the front of the car, “USA” sits boldly on the rear wing, and a splash of red inside the wheels completes the red, white, and blue look.
“Racing at home for the first time is a major milestone for this team and something we’ve been looking forward to for a long time,” said Dan Towriss, CEO of the team and a part-time Fort Lauderdale resident. “There’s a lot of pride in representing the United States as the American team, especially in front of our home fans. We understand what that means, and we’re focused on showing up and delivering for them.”
On track, Cadillac fields two seasoned veterans: Finland’s Valtteri Bottas and Mexico’s Sergio Perez, both of whom have won races for other F1 teams. Through the first three rounds, their best result came in the second race, with Bottas finishing 13th and Perez 15th. As a brand-new outfit in its maiden season, expectations were modest—many predicted Cadillac would be the worst of the 11 teams. But heading into Sunday’s race, they sit 10th in the constructors’ standings, ahead of Aston Martin.
Meanwhile, Colton Herta—who left the Andretti Global IndyCar team to race in F2 this season—is working toward earning the super license needed to eventually join the grid. For Cadillac, Miami isn’t just a race; it’s a statement that the American dream in Formula 1 is alive and accelerating.