Why Cadillac isn’t aiming for points in F1 2026

The new Cadillac Formula 1 team is keeping expectations in check ahead of its upcoming grand prix debut.
The General Motors brand thoroughly assembled its ambitious project, featuring several bases in the United States and the United Kingdom, veteran grand prix winners Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas, and customer Ferrari powertrains until the team produces its own engines.
Still, F1 has …Keep reading

Former Hamilton manager Hynes joins Cadillac in senior F1 role

Cadillac has hired Marc Hynes as its Formula 1 team’s chief racing officer.
A former racing driver, Hynes narrowly beat Luciano Burti to the 1999 British F3 title, with future F1 world champion Jenson Button coming third.
This success came with the Manor outfit that he went on to work for in both F1 and WEC, alongside longtime Manor (also known as Virgin and Marussia) chief Graeme Lowdon …Keep reading

Airbags in F1: The FIA’s (almost) forgotten safety revolution

May 1994 brought an existential crisis in Formula 1. Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna were killed in separate accidents during the San Marino weekend, inviting the harshest possible scrutiny – and then, shortly after their emotional funerals, Karl Wendlinger suffered major head injuries when his Sauber hit a barrier sideways during practice for the Monaco Grand Prix.
Naturally there was …Keep reading

Antonelli involved in car crash ahead of Bahrain F1 test, Mercedes driver unharmed

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has been involved in a car accident but was unharmed in the crash and will take part in this week’s Bahrain Formula 1 pre-season test as planned.
Just before his departure to Bahrain, Antonelli was involved in a road accident in Serravalle. A traffic police report noted an impact with the guardrail, with no other vehicles involved.
The incident was confirmed by …Keep reading