Cadillac detail 'intentional' twist on unusual 2026 F1 livery

Cadillac CEO Dan Towriss says the team's striking 2026 F1 livery is "intentional" with a 'split design.'

Unveiled during Super Bowl, won by the Seattle Seahawks, the white and black design features a seeming split with one side being lighter and the other darker.

The new machine will be driven by Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez, and is running a Ferrari customer power unit. 

The unveil is the final step for a team which originally began its entry process under the Andretti name in early 2023, with bases at Silverstone and in Fishers, in the United States, as General Motors enters F1 for the first time. 

Explaining the choice in the livery design, Towriss (below, left) has explained how it was a deliberate choice.

"This livery represents far more than a paint scheme; it represents who we are and what we bring to Formula 1," he explained.

"Every detail is intentional: bold, modern, and unmistakably American, while respecting the heritage and precision that define this sport. Choosing to reveal our first race livery during the Super Bowl and in the heart of Times Square is a way to introduce our identity to the world at the intersection of performance, culture, and entertainment, and to connect with fans in places far beyond the paddock."

Team principal Graeme Lowdon (below, right) added that: "We are a team built on bold ambition and leadership in innovation, values which we exhibited today by tapping into one of the most culturally significant sporting events in the world in a manner that has never been done by a Formula 1 team before."

Meanwhile, GM President Mark Reuss continued that the unveiling was a "huge milestone" in the Cadillac F1 journey. 

"Unveiling our official race livery is a huge milestone in a journey that started years ago — earning our place on the grid, assembling a world‑class team, and developing a race car worthy of Formula 1," he said.

"The momentum is building toward Melbourne and our Grand Prix debut. For GM, this race car showcases the American innovation, spirit, and pride we want to bring to the global stage of F1."