Cadillac’s brand new Formula 1 team is the first truly American entry in the sport, giving stateside fans a team to root for.

They are set to start in 2026, when F1 introduces a brand-new set of cars that will feature an innovative engine.

The car brand is one of the oldest automobile manufacturers, dating back to 1902.

General Motors acquired Cadillac in 1908, and the company began producing high-end luxury vehicles that celebrities and affluent individuals have enjoyed for over a century.

Cadillac is primarily known for cars designed for cruising rather than racing, but some performance models have featured large V-8s and V-16 engines tuned for speed.

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The F1 team is built of staff with years of experience around the sport, but the car brands’ in-house road car designs could potentially lend a hand to the racing team.

Here are some Cadillac cars from which the F1 team can draw inspiration.

2026 CT5-V Blackwing

Boasting a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 and 668 horsepower, Cadillac’s top-of-the-line sports car is a monster.

It reaches 0-60 mph in just 3.6 seconds with the manual transmission and an even more impressive 3.5 seconds with the automatic.

Cadillac’s F1 team will build its own power unit down the line, and the Blackwing’s engine could provide some help to the powertrain development.

According to Car and Driver, the latest Blackwing boasts features tailored for performance and drivers who want to push it to the limit.

“Launch control with a line lock feature, a limited-slip differential, and the Performance Traction Management stability control system—which allows a skilled driver to negotiate tight turns while on the throttle—put this Cadillac into full attack,” Andrew Wendler of Car and Driver wrote.

“Standard magnetorheological dampers sense the road surface and your driving intention and adjust accordingly, giving the Blackwing a comfortable on-road ride for when you just want to cruise.”

The Performance Traction Management system accomplishes the same goal as F1 car designs want — giving the driver the ability to keep speed throughout corners and turns.

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2002 Cadillac Cien

Featuring in the movie “The Island,” which was released in 2005, the 2002 Cadillac Cien was inspired by an aircraft and boasted some “supercar” traits.

“Inspired by the F-22 Raptor air superiority fighter, this vehicle sports a monocoque body/chassis made from carbon fiber,” General Motors said regarding the car.

“It also features a rather atypical mid-engine and rear-wheel drive configuration. The experimental V12 engine churns out a pelvis-shattering 750 horsepower and also features ‘displacement on demand.’

“This means that during periods of decreased performance needs, the car can operate on six or fewer cylinders to conserve fuel.”

F1 cars are often regarded as drivable spaceships, and the Cien’s design carries traits from a fighter jet, making it a good structure for the F1 team to look into.

The car never hit the road, remaining a concept, although its power and aerodynamics are breathtaking.

2004 Cadillac CTS-V Generation 1

Before the Blackwing came the original CTS-V, a sports car built by the American car manufacturer to turn heads and cut into BMW’s market.

The CTS-V was developed at the Nürburgring, the home of the German Grand Prix.

The race track is known for carrying high speeds through corners, providing a great testing ground for the car.

Powered by a 5.7-liter LS6 V8 from the C5 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, the power unit reached 400 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque.

The development in Germany led to Cadillac choosing to go with six-bolt wheel hubs, Brembo brakes, and 18-inch wheels and tires, along with an upgraded suspension.

Some F1 cars feature Brembo brakes, and considering the racing series’ machinery has been run on the same track as the CTS-V’s development home, this car is a must-study for the team.

Cadillac boasts a limited number of high-performance cars, but the entire General Motors family, which includes Corvette, has additional vehicles that engineers can study.

GM boasts no shortage of performance cars, and it should be a resource for the F1 team as it looks to launch on the right foot.

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