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It caused quite a stir when it was first revealed, but it has emerged as a comfortable winner with F1 fans.

When Formula 1's newest team, Cadillac, revealed its debut challenger in spectacular, multi-million dollar fashion with a TV advert during this month's Super Bowl, it made a huge impact.

The livery, however, raised eyebrows and intrigue in equal measure, given its black-and-white, split design, with one half of the car, from front to back, lighter, and the other darker.

Cadillac CEO Dan Towriss said the livery represented "far more than a paint scheme; it represents who we are and what we bring to Formula 1.

"Every detail is intentional: bold, modern, and unmistakably American, while respecting the heritage and precision that define this sport."

Without any splash of colour, however, and certainly lacking a drop of red, white and blue that would make it American, it raised the question as to whether Cadillac had caught the eye of the F1 public.

RacingNews365 fans gave the livery an overwhelming thumbs up from over 1,800 votes, with 'I love it, it's fantastic', collecting 62.73%. The remaining 37.27% felt Cadillac 'could have done a better job'.

After voting in favour and summing up the vote, Lize van Wyk wrote: "Immediately, all the other F1 teams' livery looks old and outdated."

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