12/13/26
Applications close
Final day to apply.
From Community to Career
Next Gen Launch
The Cadillac Formula 1® Team is being built right now, from the foundation up. Next Gen Launch is a new, permanent department dedicated to building the team’s own talent pipeline and growing Formula 1® fandom across the U.S., from community to career. We aim to set a new standard of excellence in Formula 1®, on and off the track. Our goal: build the talent, and the community-based fandom, that will carry this team’s legacy forward.
How Next Gen Launch Works
The Catalyst Program, the first program from Next Gen Launch, is a 10-month, full-time, paid development program for recent graduates who want to be part of building the Cadillac Formula 1® Team from the beginning. Participants will gain hands-on experience, work on real business challenges, engage with leaders across the organization, and contribute to community initiatives that support the team’s growth both on and off the track.
Explore
Creating connections to Cadillac Formula 1® Team and motorsports by sparking educational interest and building lasting team supporters, through youth, college and community programs. Coming soon.
Experience
Exclusive Cadillac Formula 1® Team opportunities to identify, develop and grow top talent into full-time team members, including summer internships and micro fellowships. Coming soon.
Elevate
Real immersion into Cadillac Formula 1® Team culture, roles, and career paths. Apply now: Catalyst Program. Applications close December 13, 2026.
How Catalyst Program Works
The Catalyst Program is a 10-month, full-time development program for recent graduates who want to be part of building the Cadillac Formula 1® Team from the beginning. Participants will gain hands-on experience, work on real business challenges, engage with leaders across the organization, and contribute to community initiatives that support the team’s growth both on and off the track.
What the Program Offers
Hands-on experience across multiple business functions
Real project ownership and business immersion
Mentorship and leader shadowing
Networking and development opportunities
Partner and sponsor exposure
Capstone project presentation
Opportunity to be considered for permanent roles on the team
Who We’re Looking For
The Catalyst Program is built for recent undergraduate and master’s graduates who:
Are energized by building something new
Thrive in fast-moving environments
Take ownership of their work
Balance creativity with execution
Care about community and team success
Come from any background (no motorsport experience required)
Business Areas
During the application process, candidates will rank their preferred areas of interest. Preferences will be considered but are not guaranteed:
Commercial
Technical & Operations
Business Operations
Ready to apply?
In order to be considered for the 2027 cohort, you must complete the following by December 13, 2026: Catalyst Program Applicant Form, and ONE submitted Candidate Insight Form.
For your Candidate Insight Form, choose ONE person who has experienced your work, growth, challenges, or potential firsthand. Examples can include but are not limited to: professor, advisor, coach, employer, community leader, etc. Please provide your selected person with the above link to complete and submit digitally. All Candidate Insight Forms must be received by December 13, 2026.
Questions? Contact nextgenlaunch@cadillacf1team.com.
Program Details
Application Deadline
December 13, 2026
Application Deadline
December 13, 2026
Program Length
10 months (August 2027 – June 2028)
Program Length
10 months (August 2027 – June 2028)
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Where
Team headquarters in Indianapolis
Where
Team headquarters in Indianapolis
Format
Full-time, in-person, paid
Format
Full-time, in-person, paid
Salary
$50,000
Salary
$50,000
Benefits
Benefits and relocation support included
Benefits
Benefits and relocation support included
Eligibility
recent undergraduate and master's graduates from all backgrounds
Eligibility
recent undergraduate and master's graduates from all backgrounds
Work Authorization
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Work Authorization
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Education Requirement
Degree completed by August 1, 2027
Education Requirement
Degree completed by August 1, 2027
Ready to build something new?
Your path to the founding class
01/04/27
Round 2 selections announced
Selected applicants receive a project challenge.
01/10/27
Project challenge due
Show us how you think. Submit your completed challenge.
01/13/27
Finalists notified
Finalists are invited to a virtual interview.
01/18/27 – 01/25/27
Final interviews
Meet the team in a virtual interview.
02/01/27 – 02/07/27
Offers extended
Selected candidates receive program offers.
August 2027
First cohort begins
The first cohort begins in August 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Next Gen Launch is a new, permanent department within the Cadillac Formula 1® Team that builds the team’s own talent pipeline and grows Formula 1® fandom across the U.S. Its work spans three focus areas: Explore, Experience and Elevate.