The Cadillac Formula 1 team has unveiled its latest upgrade package ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. The MAC-26 will feature new front brake drums, diffuser trim, winglets and front torsion bars.
These changes aim to improve the car's ability to handle steep curbs at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. They build on an earlier update introduced at the Miami Grand Prix that delivered a notable increase in performance according to team principal Graeme Lowdon.
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Building on successful pre-season testing, the Cadillac Formula 1 Team has arrived in Melbourne for its historic debut at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. The squad, evolving from the Andretti bid and backed by General Motors and TWG Motorsports, will introduce its first upgrades to the MAC-26 car. Drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez are set to make history in the season opener.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has urged his team to stay balanced as it prepares to introduce its first major upgrade package of the 2026 Formula 1 season at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix. The Brackley outfit aims to respond to gains made by rivals such as McLaren at the Miami Grand Prix.
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Formula 1's newest team, Cadillac, has completed races in Australia, China, and Japan with both cars, marking progress after initial reliability issues. Drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas now emphasize the need for greater downforce to close the gap to midfield rivals. They anticipate a significant upgrade package for the Miami Grand Prix.
Cadillac Formula 1 Team is set to enter the championship as the 11th team in 2026, following approval in March 2025 after an initial rejected bid with Andretti Global. With drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas, the team focuses on progress and earning respect rather than immediate results. Pre-season testing revealed areas for improvement, amid concerns over costs and driver readiness.
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Formula 1's newest team, Cadillac, faced significant challenges in its debut at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas struggled with the MAC-26 cars, which were the slowest in qualifying. Perez finished 16th while Bottas retired early due to mechanical issues.
Building on finishes in Australia, China, and Japan, Cadillac F1 faces its toughest test: rapidly outpacing established midfield teams like Alpine and Williams, driver Sergio Perez says. The team showed promise at Suzuka—beating struggling Aston Martins but lagging 2.3 seconds behind frontrunners and one second off midfield in Q1—ahead of major upgrades for its home Miami Grand Prix.
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