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Cadillac unveiled the V-ONE Concept, a one-off, single-seat prototype based on the V-Series.R LMDh, co-developed with Dallara, featuring an 830-hp hybrid powertrain and race-grade suspension and electronics. Aimed at factory-level prototype performance, the car previews future V-Series capability but Cadillac has not indicated plans to offer it to customers, suggesting a track-focused, limited-production concept for now.
Cadillac driver Sergio Perez says Aston Martin's Hungary upgrade—a major aero overhaul and weight reduction for the AMR26—could close the gap to Cadillac, though the team stresses it will take time to extract the full performance.
GM plans no major new EVs for Chevrolet or Cadillac over the next few years as it pivots back toward internal-combustion models. Cadillac will roll out ICE updates to the CT5, XT5, and XT6 next spring and will sell gas-powered variants alongside its EVs, while the Bolt is ending production and a gas crossover is planned to replace it in Kansas. The Equinox EV, Blazer EV, and Silverado EV will remain in GM’s lineup, the company reports sizable EV-related charges (about $10.9 billion since H2 2025) but has raised its full-year profit guidance to roughly $14–$16 billion, and the move signals intensified competition from Hyundai and others entering the EV space.
GM plans to roll out next-generation gas-powered Cadillacs (CT5, XT5, and the discontinued XT6) from spring 2025 through 2028, signaling a shift away from an all-electric Cadillacs lineup even as it keeps current EVs. The move comes amid about $10.9 billion in EV-related charges, slower EV adoption, and regulatory changes easing emissions standards. CEO Mary Barra also emphasized onshoring manufacturing and expanding full-size SUV production at a Michigan plant, while Cadillac will continue offering ICE models alongside its EVs.
Action Express Racing’s No. 31 Cadillac V-Series.R dominated the Sahlen’s Six Hours of Watkins Glen, leading 142 of 182 laps to win and giving Jack Aitken, Earl Bamber and Fred Vesti their first overall Endurance Cup victory; the Cadillac’s performance extended Aitken’s IMSA points lead to 203, while a late contact with an AF Corse Ferrari triggered a restart caution but drew no penalties as teams look ahead to the CTMP round.
Action Express Racing’s No. 31 Cadillac V-Series.R, driven by Jack Aitken, Earl Bamber and Fred Vesti, won the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen at Watkins Glen after a late yellow and a pivotal final tire stop, beating Nick Yelloly’s Meyer Shank Acura and extending Cadillac’s grip on the GTP lead; LMP2 went to AO Racing’s Oreca, GTD Pro to Vasser Sullivan’s Lexus, and GTD to Manthey Porsche, with a dramatic final-lap crash by Christopher Mies and a major Esses pileup shaping the finish.
Toyota's TR010 Hybrid #7 outsmarted its rivals in the Le Mans 24 Hours, with Nyck de Vries, Kamui Kobayashi and Mike Conway taking the victory by 11 seconds over the #20 BMW M Hybrid V8, while the sister #8 Toyota finished third. Cadillac's #12 faded to fourth after penalties, and the race also saw Inter Europol win LMP2 and Corvette take LMGT3 honors, marking Toyota's first Le Mans win since 2022 and its sixth overall.
With four hours remaining at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Cadillac, Toyota, BMW and Ferrari are locked in a razor-thin Hypercar fight, separated by about eight seconds as the leaders navigate FCY disruptions and pit stops; while Cadillac leads, BMW and Toyota press hard and Ferrari lurks, setting up a dramatic finale amid a backdrop of retirements and class battles across LMP2 and LMGT3.
EA SPORTS today released the 2026 Season Pack for F1 25, updating the game to reflect the 2026 season with new regulations, cars, teams and driver line-ups, plus the debut of the virtual MADRING Circuit ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix. Available now for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, the Season Edition bundles the base game and pack. Audi and Cadillac join the grid, with Bottas and Perez at Cadillac and Isack Hadjar at Red Bull alongside Racing Bulls’ Arvid Lindblad. The update introduces a new generation of lighter, smaller cars with active aerodynamics, Overtake and Boost modes, and improved assists, while My Team returns and Lewis Hamilton remains a brand ambassador. For full details, visit the Formula 1 game site.
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 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.
Cadillac will drop the rear torque-number badges for 2027 models to streamline styling, leaving the T, D, and E4 designations to signal turbo, diesel, or electric drivetrains; the piece also traces Cadillac's past naming changes and hints at a possible return to named models with the new IQ EV lineup.
Cadillac’s Formula One debut at the Australian Grand Prix earned respect from rivals, with team principal Graeme Lowdon saying the milestone has been recognized as Bottas and Perez compete in Melbourne.
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.
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.