Cadillac’s entry into Formula 1 is gaining momentum as the brand prepares to debut as the Cadillac Formula 1 Team at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 8. The move marks a significant milestone for both Cadillac and American motorsport on the global stage.

General Motors recently unveiled the team’s Special Edition testing livery at its new global headquarters in Detroit, signaling the next phase of Cadillac’s journey to the Formula 1 grid. The livery will be used during the all team Shakedown Week in Barcelona from January 26 through January 30, ahead of the official race livery reveal on February 8.

Developed through a collaboration between GM Global Design and the Cadillac Formula 1 Team, the testing livery features a monochrome, precision driven design inspired by a modern interpretation of the Cadillac crest. As with traditional Formula 1 testing liveries, the look is designed to disguise aerodynamic details while maintaining a strong brand identity through clean lines, geometric patterns, and a premium finish.

A replica Formula 1 car wearing the Barcelona Shakedown livery was also displayed as part of GM’s headquarters opening week and will remain on view at the Detroit Auto Show through January 25.

The reveal in Detroit ties Cadillac’s Formula 1 ambitions to its roots, with GM’s new headquarters located near the brand’s original home. With testing set to begin in Spain and the season opener fast approaching, Cadillac’s Formula 1 debut represents a defining moment as the brand brings its design heritage and performance ambitions to the pinnacle of global motorsport.