CADILLAC FORMULA 1® TEAM CONCLUDES PRE-SEASON TRACK RUNNING AHEAD OF 2026 DEBUT
February 20, 2026 — Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain — The Cadillac Formula 1® Team today completed final track preparations ahead of its highly anticipated debut in the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship™. Taking to the Bahrain International Circuit for the final pre-season test, the American squad worked through a dense program to fully prepare for its race debut in Australia on March 8. Across the three days, the driver duo of Checo Pérez and Valtteri Bottas ran a comprehensive program designed to build the team’s mileage while also preparing for the challenges of a race weekend. The pair worked through multiple race and qualifying simulations, aerodynamic validation, systems checks and FIA procedures, which provided insightful feedback for the team’s operations for the upcoming 2026 Formula 1® season. Checo and Valtteri racked up 280 laps, taking the team’s overall pre-season mileage to 3,247 km. With just 11 days of running under its belt, it now has more than 10 race distances to its name. Looking ahead to its inaugural race at the Australian Grand Prix, the Cadillac Formula 1® Team leaves pre-season testing equipped to take another step in its milestone journey to the grid. Graeme Lowdon, Team Principal: “We’ve had a really productive two weeks out here in Bahrain. A few small issues here and there, just like any other Formula 1 team, but all in all we can be very happy with the progress that we’ve made. We’ve got a good baseline package that sets us up well for our first race in Melbourne. It’s a massive achievement to get to where we are now, and I’m extremely grateful and proud of everyone in the team for all their hard work.” Checo Pérez: “I’ve really enjoyed this pre-season testing period. The atmosphere in the team feels great, we are going in the right direction, we’ve got a good, balanced car and covered a lot of mileage. Every lap we are learning more and now it’s about developing and putting performance on. There’s always more to do, but I’m happy going into this short gap to Melbourne and excited to get back out on track in race mode.” Valtteri Bottas: “Today we wrapped up pre-season testing after a productive two weeks in Bahrain. We’ve continued to maximize our time spent out on track to better our understanding of the car, refine how we operate as a team and identify the areas we need to focus on. We’ll now look to review the valuable data gained as part of our final preparations ahead of the team’s first-ever race. Everything we’ve done so far has been building toward our debut. We can’t wait to finally go racing.” About Cadillac Formula 1® Team The Cadillac Formula 1® Team is a specialist motor racing team competing in the FIA Formula 1® World Championship. Backed by TWG Motorsports and General Motors, the team has operations in Indianapolis, Indiana (USA); Charlotte, North Carolina (USA); and Silverstone, Northamptonshire (UK). With the confidence to dream big and the passion to deliver, the Cadillac Formula 1® Team is building everything from the ground up – from high-performance race cars to an inclusive, values-driven culture. The team will make its Formula 1® debut in 2026. For media inquiries, interviews and further information, please contact: Cadillac Formula 1® Team Lucy Genon, lucy.genon@cadillacf1team.com