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News.com.au
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- News.com.au
2026 Formula 1 calendar: Australia to open the season, Imola out, Madrid in
Australia's world title leader Oscar Piastri will again kick-start his 2026 campaign on home soil chasing a maiden Australian Grand Prix victory after Albert Park was confirmed as the opening race of next year's Formula 1 calendar. The FIA and Formula 1 released the 24-race 2026 calendar on Tuesday with the Melbourne race locked again in as the season opener on March 6-8. The season will conclude with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 6 and there is one major change to the calendar with Madrid (September 11-13) making its debut on the schedule and Imola has dropped off. Australia returned to its traditional slot as the season-opening race this year for the first time since 2019 after losing its spot during the Covid pandemic. Leading the 2025 world championship standings, Piastri will again chase his first Australian Grand Prix win next year after finishing ninth at Albert Park this year. Piastri sits 10 points clear of his McLaren teammate Lando Norris after winning five of the opening nine races. While all eyes will be on McLaren star and hometown hero Piastri, the season-opening race will also feature the debut of the Cadillac F1 team as the 11th team on the grid and the Audi F1 Team after its acquisition of current team Sauber and the introduction of new regulations. '(The) 2026 (season) will be a new era for Formula 1 where we will witness a brand-new set of regulations for our sport, the cars and the engines that will be powered by 100% sustainable fuel,' president and CEO of Formula 1, Stefano Domenicali, said. 'We are excited to welcome Madrid to the calendar, and to see huge automotive brands like Audi, Cadillac and Ford join the Formula 1 grid.' The Chinese Grand Prix will immediately follow the Australian race in a double-header, before the season moves to a stand-alone race in Japan. The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will once again be held in April due to Ramadan being observed throughout February and March. In date alterations to the F1 calendar, the Canadian Grand Prix will now follow Miami in an earlier slot on May 22-24 to help with the 'geographical flow' of races. The change creates a consolidated European leg, which will start with the Monaco Grand Prix on June 5-7 and will finish in Madrid. The calendar then returns to Asia with the Azerbaijan and Singapore Grands Prix, ahead of a triple header in the Americas, before Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi once again close out the season.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Ryan Blaney Breaks Silence on Cadillac F1 Rumor With Just One Word
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A post on X from a parody account wrongly claimed that the Cadillac F1 team has reached out to NASCAR's Team Penske to have driver Ryan Blaney test their Formula One car. It also stated that Blaney would be eligible to receive a Super Licence to race in F1 if he finished 2nd this year. Blaney has responded with just a single three-letter word. Cadillac's F1 team has been gearing up for its premier class debut next year as the sport's eleventh team. The car is being developed in full swing to ensure it is competitive from the first year. Set to be the second American team on the grid, Cadillac joins at a crucial time as F1 enters a new era of regulations in 2026, where cars will be powered by an equal ratio of electric power to internal combustion through sustainable fuels. This is being done to comply with the sport's goal of being carbon neutral by 2030. Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Cardell Cabinetry Ford, poses with the winner sticker on his car in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 01,... Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Cardell Cabinetry Ford, poses with the winner sticker on his car in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 01, 2025 in Lebanon, Tennessee. MoreHowever, the big question Cadillac gets asked every time is about its driver lineup. While no name has been announced yet, Blaney being linked to the new F1 team for testing would certainly attract attention. Cadillac F1 team principal Graeme Lowdon confirmed in March that car components were being tested extensively and stressed that there was more work to be done. Newsweek Sports reported: "In terms of timeline for production, we're happy with where that stands. "We've been using a lot of time up to now doing a lot of testing and validation of individual components, things like testing of noses, squeeze testing of chassis elements and the like. "There's an awful lot of work that has gone on in the background. There's still a lot of work to do. "We're in a significantly better position now that we're now a fully-fledged F1 team. We will have access to all the data and information that all the other teams have." He added: "Now we can really push to come up with the most competitive car that we can. The team is already very sizeable, we're very comfortable about the position we're in, in terms of being ready to go racing in 2026." Blaney, however, has rejected the report of him testing for Cadillac. Commenting on the post on X, he said simply, "Nah." While many would have loved to witness a NASCAR-F1 crossover, it won't be happening this time.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Cadillac F1 Team Partners With Renowned Fashion Brand
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Months away from its official Formula One debut in 2026, the Cadillac F1 team has announced a partnership with the renowned fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger. This marks the new team's first sponsorship in the premier class of motorsports. Tommy Hilfiger is no stranger to F1, having ended its partnership with Mercedes at the end of the 2024 season. The collaboration with the sport's eleventh team as its official apparel partner marks the beginning of a new chapter in its F1 journey. Cadillac's entry into the sport was confirmed in March this year after receiving approvals from the FIA and Formula One Management (FOM). For the initial years, it will partner with Ferrari to procure its power engines for the new era of regulations starting next year, where F1 cars will be powered by an equal ratio of internal combustion and electric power. A general view of the atmosphere is seen during the Launch Party For Cadillac F1 Team at Queen Miami Beach on May 03, 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida. A general view of the atmosphere is seen during the Launch Party For Cadillac F1 Team at Queen Miami Beach on May 03, 2025 in Miami Beach, Cadillac F1 Addressing the new partnership with Tommy Hilfiger, Cadillac F1 team principal Graeme Lowdon said: "We are an American team representing one of the most iconic American brands of all time. "Tommy Hilfiger too is an American icon, and the brand's legacy in Formula 1 is unmatched. As we bring a bold new vision to the paddock, this partnership truly reflects the spirit of what we're building. "Together, we're not only racing, but driving innovation that will shape the future of both entertainment and engineering." In a separate report by Forbes, Lowdon explained why Tommy Hilfiger was a "natural fit" for Cadillac. He said: "Cadillac has a proud and storied racing history as far back as 1950 when they began competing at Le Mans at World Championship Level. "Tommy has known Formula 1 for a long time. It's the pinnacle of motorsport, like Cadillac is for luxury automobiles. Cadillac's brand values are bold, sophisticated, and optimistic. That was a natural fit with the Tommy Hilfiger brand. Combining this offers an ambitious, confident outlook. The chemistry, vision, and passion felt right from the start. Racing is about passion and desire to win." The announcement of Cadillac's partnership with Tommy Hilfiger arrives at a time when the fashion brand promotes its F1 The Movie APXGP Collection ahead of the release of the F1 movie on June 25 and June 27 in America. Addressing the partnership with the Cadillac F1 team, Tommy Hilfiger said: "These two iconic American brands come together with a colorful history in visual culture. I love racing's iconic graphics. The uniforms are very cool with patches, logos, and team names. It's rich in design territory. We had insight into the Cadillac team's design direction; it will look incredible across the collections. "I didn't see that coming in the earlier years. Formula 1 was automobiles and cars coming from Europe. Building out fanwear with our iconic prep with Cadillac's bold racing and motorsport motifs is an exciting playground to push the boundaries."
Top Gear
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Valtteri Bottas is in talks to return to Formula One in 2026
Formula One Could Cadillac be a good fit? 'I do like an Escalade… and the Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters' Skip 1 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Valtteri Bottas is talking to teams about a return to the F1 grid in 2026, the 10-time grand prix winner has told The Finn's unbroken 12-year stint in the sport came to an end in 2024 after Sauber dropped both him and teammate Zhou Guanyu following a forgettable year in which the team built the slowest car on the grid and finished stone dead last. Advertisement - Page continues below Bottas immediately took up the reserve driver gig at old team Mercedes for 2025, but he insists he's fully focused on making a comeback in F1 rather than joining another series. 'My aim is to be racing again,' said Bottas. 'So that means I've got to be aware of what is happening [in the driver market]. Of course I'm here [in Miami] focused on my job, but at the same time… gotta keep my ears and eyes open." You might like Among the available seats for next season are two brand new ones at the incoming Cadillac F1 team, which was 'launched' (if you can call it that) at a glitzy party in downtown Miami on Saturday night. Reports have linked ex-Red Bull driver Sergio Perez to one of those seats, but it's not known if the fledgling team wants two veteran drivers or a mix of youth and experience. Advertisement - Page continues below The US team, which will use Ferrari engines until 2029, is unlikely to find itself at the front of the field as its operation ramps up amid the biggest F1 rulebook overhaul in more than a decade. Does the idea of many, many blue flags put Bottas off? 'Cadillac is a new team joining the sport, which is exciting,' he said. 'What would be motivating for me is to get into a project, you know? Commit to X amount of years with clear targets. That's what I need at this point. 'I don't see the point of just doing one season just to be in Formula One. But what I feel like I need is a clear project. And I think it's a good example with a new team, that would be quite refreshing, when you can really start from scratch. 'But at the same time, if a place opens up in a car that you can fight for good points or even podiums or wins, then of course I would be happy to. But it's quite tricky at the moment to see how things are unfolding.' Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. As well as his 10 wins with Mercedes, the 35-year-old finished on the podium 67 times and scored 20 pole positions, and as Lewis Hamilton's wingman the Silver Arrows won the constructors' title in all five seasons he was there. Is there a part of him that's happy to call it a day? 'I'm not content,' he said. 'I still feel like I definitely have a few years in me, and more to give to the sport. That's my feeling. But again, it's a sport that is hard to predict how things are going to unfold and if you're gonna get another chance or not.' In the meantime, Bottas has a small but punchy car collection to keep him occupied in Monaco. In the garage at the moment are a Mercedes GLS 450 (company car, duh), Alfa Giulia GTAm, Ferrari F8 Tributo and a Mercedes-AMG One. And the 'new baby' – an Alfa 33 Stradale, which he helped develop with a day of testing on track – is due to arrive in a few weeks. What feedback did he give it? 'It was mainly about the drivability of the engine and then the balance of the car on the racetrack,' he said. 'I think it was the very first day on track with the car. So it was quite interesting for me to get a feeling with the car and if there's any adjustments needed.' Bottas says he went 'pretty traditional' with a red finish and 'a bit of carbon in there as well', but he isn't looking for any more wheels at this stage. No room for a Cadillac then? 'I do like an Escalade,' he says. 'And the Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters .' Someone's been doing their homework…
San Francisco Chronicle
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- San Francisco Chronicle
Cadillac F1 makes its entrance as official team at Miami Grand Prix as questions swirl about lineup
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The new Cadillac F1 team officially announced its arrival at a glitzy South Beach extravaganza packed with industry executives and influencers and highlighted by a musical showcase from Janelle Monáe and actor Terry Crews Jr., who shared an anecdote about how he'd never been born had his father not relocated at age 20 to Flint, Michigan, in search of a job with General Motors. A splashy video ultimately unveiled the Cadillac F1 team logo at a multimillion-dollar party jammed elbow-to-elbow in the Queen Miami Beach venue. What wasn't revealed? Cadillac's car, a bit of a disappointment for those who expected to see all the bells and whistles at the brand launch introduction to F1's newest team. No worries, promised the leaders of the new team: Cadillac F1 is on pace to be on the grid in 2026. 'We're building cars, we've been in the wind tunnel for a long time,' said Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports, the team owner. 'Chassis has arrived, we're continuing to add (personnel) to the team, there are so many work streams that are happening all at once. But I want to make sure everybody understands just how deep the partnership is with General Motors and with Cadillac. I think that's something that really will set apart this team, this entry, on the grid.' Cadillac will debut in 2026 with a two-car lineup that will push the F1 field to 22 cars — the first time since 2016 the grid will have more than 20 cars. A long drive It was a long road for Cadillac F1 to get to this point. The project started with Michael Andretti, who failed to buy Sauber in his effort to create a true American team that would feature at least one American driver. When he didn't close the Sauber deal, Andretti petitioned F1 and governing body FIA to expand the field for Andretti Global, which led to the equivalent of an IRS audit during a grueling application process. F1 denied the application. Towriss and Cadillac pressed on — they spent the last year saying work on the project 'continues on pace' — and when Towriss bought out Andretti late last year, F1 changed course and the new team was suddenly fast-tracked. General Motors President Mark Reuss was finally able to attend an F1 race — the Miami Grand Prix over the weekend — in an official capacity. So geeked to finally be in the club, Reuss pulled out his phone to play an audio clip for reporters of the first Cadillac engine being fired. Cadillac will initially race with Ferrari engines before GM's power unit is ready for 2029. Reuss said the Cadillac approach is deliberate to have a reliable, fast engine rather than rush one out for next season. 'You have to go slow to go fast,' Reuss said. Cadillac will have the largest U.S. presence of any F1 team and will operate out of facilities in Fishers, Indiana, as well as in Charlotte, North Carolina. The team also has a satellite facility at Silverstone, England. Who will drive for Cadillac F1? When Andretti first launched this project, he was adamant it was for an American driver, specifically California native and current IndyCar driver Colton Herta. Now the list of potential drivers is rather long. Towriss and Reuss were adamant they've yet to sign a driver amid reports that Sergio Perez has already signed. The need for there to be an American is not a pressing issue to TWG. 'There's a lot of interest in this team and we're very appreciative of that,' Towriss said. 'We want that person set up for success, and want that seat respected when that American driver does come in for the team. ... We'll find the right way and the right time to bring the right driver into Formula 1.' IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward, who races under the Mexican flag but spent most of his childhood in Texas, wants a seat. Towriss said they had a funny run-in two weeks ago at the Indianapolis 500 open test when the elevator Towriss was in opened and there was O'Ward; they joked they would talk. McLaren Racing boss Zak Brown said he wouldn't prevent O'Ward from pursuing a seat with Cadillac. O'Ward drives for McLaren in IndyCar and is the team's F1 reserve driver. 'I wouldn't like it, but I wouldn't stop him,' Brown said. Valtteri Bottas, now an F1 reserve driver for Mercedes, told The Associated Press he is very interested while IndyCar driver Colton Herta has recently hedged on whether he wants the seat. There are a number of Americans who could be candidates, especially if the team is willing to wait until deeper into its existence to hire one. NASCAR driver Connor Zilisch, an 18-year-old quickly climbing through the stock car series' ladder system, initially pursued European racing in his career. Sebastian Wheldon, who is deep into the Andretti Global driver development program, on Saturday won his debut Italian F4 race at Misano with Prema Racing. Another idea could put a long-debated topic to the test: NASCAR champion Kyle Larson, who often comes up as potentially the only driver in the world who could match F1 standout Max Verstappen in talent. When AP asked Reuss about the possibility of Larson, Reuss said 'let's focu on Indianapolis first.' Larson will run for McLaren and Chevrolet for a second consecutive year in the Indianapolis 500 later this month. Potential effect of tariffs Reuss said GM's F1 efforts will not be affected by President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs despite a potential $5 billion (£3.8bn) impact. Despite reversing a number of the planned tariffs on imports in recent weeks, a 25% tariff is still in place. 'This is a long-term footprint that we have that are very old in some cases, that have been there a long time,' Reuss said. 'So we're working to bring as much as we can into the United States and avoid the tariffs. But not at all cost, and it doesn't happen overnight. There's no light switch that says, 'Oh, all of a sudden we're tariff-free.' 'You probably would have seen over the last few days, we did earnings on the early part of the week, and then we came back and did the earnings review and guidance. In that second one, there's about $5 billion of impact for us. But it's not going to affect this (F1) project.'
