CADILLAC FORMULA 1® TEAM HONORS MARIO ANDRETTI WITH INAUGURAL CHASSIS
February 27, 2026 – Indianapolis, Indiana and Silverstone, UK – The Cadillac Formula 1® Team today announced its inaugural Formula 1 chassis will carry the designation MAC-26, or Mario Andretti Cadillac 26, honoring 1978 Formula 1 World Champion Mario Andretti and his lasting influence on the team’s formation and competitive ambition. The confirmation comes on the eve of Mario’s 86th birthday, February 28.
The chassis name recognizes Andretti’s legacy while establishing a standard of excellence that guides the organization as it prepares for its debut season. The tribute reinforces a forward-looking identity rooted in performance and the pursuit of results at the highest level of motorsport, coupled with a humility, humanity and passion.
“Naming our first chassis MAC-26 reflects the spirit Mario carried into Formula 1 and the belief that an American team belongs on this stage. His story embodies the American dream and inspires how we approach building this team every day.” said Dan Towriss CEO of Cadillac Formula 1® Team Holdings.
“Mario Andretti is a legend of Formula 1. A true racer who knows how to win and push the limits of what is possible. But more than that, he is an incredible man with a gentle heart that believes in everyone’s ability to shape their own path. At the start of my own journey with the team he asked me not to let him down – I hope that he will be proud to see the Cadillac Formula 1 Team car bearing his name finally take to the grid.” said Graeme Lowdon, Team Principal of Cadillac Formula 1® Team.
Mario Andretti added: "Racing has been the joy of my life. It is the ultimate compliment that Cadillac Formula 1 Team sees those years as meaningful and worthy of recording with this honor. I cherish the opportunity that it gives me to have a lasting bond with F1 and am genuinely appreciative of everyone who continues to acknowledge my part in racing history.”
The Cadillac Formula 1® Team, founded by TWG Motorsports and General Motors, will make its race debut next week at the Australian Grand Prix, marking the start of its historic first season. The team recently unveiled its race livery and will compete with drivers Checo Pérez and Valtteri Bottas as it begins competition at the pinnacle of global motorsport.