Words: Andrew Sluys
Published 19 January 2026
Cadillac’s Formula 1 team has completed its first laps with Sergio Perez behind the wheel.
Completed during a promotional shakedown at Silverstone, Perez was in the hot seat, with Valtteri Bottas and reserve driver Zhou Guanyu waiting in the wings.
As expected, the car was completely free of any livery, as the official unveiling is set to happen during the superbowl in February.
Before that, the team will complete laps at pre-season testing in Barcelona, which is set to take place later this month.
“Today was really an amazing day,” Perez said.
“Everyone should feel incredibly proud to complete our first laps as a team. Each and every person has worked so hard to get to this moment, and it was emotional to be part of motorsport history.
“We can, and should, all enjoy, but it’s absolutely fired me up for more. I just want to get back in and get mileage – this is just the start.”
