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Cadillac Unveils 685-HP CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Edition
automotive25 days ago

Cadillac Unveils 685-HP CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Edition

Cadillac is launching a limited-run CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series to celebrate its Formula 1 season debut, boosting the 6.2L V8 to 685 hp and 673 lb-ft of torque and offering it only with a six-speed manual. Production starts mid-2026 and is capped at 26 units for the U.S. and Canada, featuring the Precision Package, carbon-ceramic brakes, special F1 branding, and unique exterior details. Pricing hasn’t been announced, but it’s expected to command a premium over the standard CT5-V Blackwing’s $135,175 with the added power and exclusivity.

Cadillac Unveils 685-HP CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series, Limited to 26
technology25 days ago

Cadillac Unveils 685-HP CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series, Limited to 26

Cadillac reveals the 2026 CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series to mark its Formula 1 debut weekend in Miami: a 26-unit, track-focused edition powered by a GM Motorsports–tuned supercharger that raises output to 685 hp and 673 lb-ft, paired exclusively with a six-speed manual and the standard Precision Package. It features Midnight Stone Frost paint, Carbon Flash wheels, carbon fiber accents, and extensive F1/FIA branding, including an autocraft-stamped F1 logo on the doors, FIA badges, and a 3D-printed F1 logo on the shift knob, with black interior accents. Production is set for mid-2026 for the US and Canada, and pricing has not been announced but will exceed the standard Blackwing’s starting point of $102,795.

Mercedes Reclaims Melbourne Spotlight as Debutants Signal Promise
sports2 months ago

Mercedes Reclaims Melbourne Spotlight as Debutants Signal Promise

Mercedes reasserted itself in a chaotic Australian Grand Prix, led by Russell and the maturing Antonelli as the team unveiled a stronger energy-deployment approach under the 2026 rules; Cadillac delivered a promising F1 debut with solid pace, while Red Bull and Audi showed competitive form despite early teething issues. McLaren struggled to sustain momentum across the new regulations, Aston Martin–Honda battled vibrations and reliability concerns, Williams lagged with weight and downforce penalties, and rookies Isack Hadjar and Arvid Lindblad impressed for Racing Bulls, with Piastri's home race ending in retirement and Bearman/Colapinto earning praise for smart saves.

Pit-lane Crunch: Cadillac Joins F1 as 11th Team for 2026 Australian GP
sports2 months ago

Pit-lane Crunch: Cadillac Joins F1 as 11th Team for 2026 Australian GP

The FIA will implement a major change for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix weekend in Melbourne: Cadillac enters as F1’s 11th team under a new technical regime, and the pit-lane speed limit is reduced from 80 km/h to 60 km/h to accommodate more personnel and tighter space, a short-term measure as teams adjust to the expanded grid and new regulations.

Cadillac christens its F1 project with MAC-26 honouring Mario Andretti
formula-12 months ago

Cadillac christens its F1 project with MAC-26 honouring Mario Andretti

Cadillac has named its 2026 Formula 1 car the MAC-26, short for Mario Andretti Cadillac, in homage to the racing icon who helped bring the US-backed team to F1. The branding reflects Andretti’s influence as Cadillac’s project, led by Dan Towriss and Graeme Lowdon, moves forward with the aim of competing against established teams after winter testing and ahead of the season opener in Australia.

Cadillac debuts two-tone F1 livery for its maiden season
formula-13 months ago

Cadillac debuts two-tone F1 livery for its maiden season

Cadillac revealed its first Formula 1 car livery in a Super Bowl ad, showing a two-sided scheme—gray/white on the left and black on the right—on a Ferrari-powered challenger whose name hasn’t been disclosed; sponsors spotted include TWG, Jim Beam, Claro, Telcel, and Tommy Hilfiger, and with Perez and Bottas returning to drive, Cadillac frames the livery as a bold, unmistakably American identity for its debut F1 season.

Cadillac unveils split-color F1 livery for its 2026 debut
formula-13 months ago

Cadillac unveils split-color F1 livery for its 2026 debut

Cadillac revealed its first Formula 1 livery for 2026 in a Super Bowl ad, featuring a two-tone split design with a grayish-white left side and a black right side, a nod to BAR’s 1999 concept. The livery carries sponsor logos such as Jim Beam, Claro, Telcel and Tommy Hilfiger, and the car’s name has not yet been disclosed; Perez and Bottas return to the lineup.

Bay Alleges Cadillac Stole His Super Bowl Ad Ideas in $1.5M Lawsuit
business3 months ago

Bay Alleges Cadillac Stole His Super Bowl Ad Ideas in $1.5M Lawsuit

Action-film director Michael Bay filed a breach-of-contract and fraud lawsuit in Los Angeles seeking at least $1.5 million, claiming Cadillac’s F1 Super Bowl spot was developed for and directed by him but the company later sidelined him and allegedly copied his ideas and work; the suit cites a 25-year GM relationship and demands compensatory damages (at least $1.5M) plus punitive damages.

New Paint, New Power: Red Bull Dazzles with Bold Livery as Cadillac Teases Ferrari-Backed F1 Start
sports4 months ago

New Paint, New Power: Red Bull Dazzles with Bold Livery as Cadillac Teases Ferrari-Backed F1 Start

Red Bull unveils new liveries for its F1 program and its Racing Bulls sibling; Cadillac rolls out a stealth black, Ferrari-powered F1 car on track ahead of its official livery debut, while Ford returns to F1 with Red Bull Powertrains; with Detroit as a staging ground for reveals ahead of Barcelona preseason testing, the story signals renewed American influence and leadership shakeups shaping the 2026 season.