Cadillac unveil stealth livery for private Barcelona F1 test

Cadillac have revealed a one-off particular version livery that might be used for the behind-closed doorways take a look at at Barcelona later this month.

F1 will stage every week of personal testing for all 11 groups on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya between January 26-30. This may successfully be used as a shakedown run for groups to troubleshoot their new automobiles away from the prying eyes of media and followers.

Following this, the groups will head to Bahrain for 2 official pre-season assessments on February 11-13 and February 18-20 earlier than the season begins with the Australian Grand Prix on March 8.

Cadillac have elected to run their first F1 automobile in a particular livery for the Barcelona take a look at. The Ferrari-powered machine, which is but to be named, might be pushed by Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez.

The American outfit’s particular version testing livery was unveiled on a reproduction F1 automobile at Common Motors’ new world headquarters, the Hudson’s Detroit constructing on Tuesday.

Cadillac says the daring monochrome design is “distinct from the official race livery” and can assist conceal aerodynamic particulars of the crew’s first F1 automobile.

It options the names of the founding members of the Cadillac F1 crew from each the USA and the UK.

“Our new testing livery celebrates Detroit’s design heritage and the ability of the worldwide Cadillac Formulation 1 crew, whereas conserving our design secrets and techniques beneath wraps,” GM president Mark Reuss mentioned. 

“The Barcelona take a look at is just the start – we will’t wait to share our official race livery with followers around the globe subsequent month.”

Cadillac will reveal their 2026 season livery with an advert throughout the Tremendous Bowl on February 8.

“Cadillac Formulation 1 is dedicated to innovation on and off the monitor. TWG mixed with Common Motors permits us to rethink the norm and introduce the crew in daring new methods,” Cadillac CEO Dan Towriss added.

“Debuting our race livery throughout a globally televised championship broadcast challenges conference and brings Cadillac Formulation 1 to a worldwide viewers.

“Paired with this special-edition testing livery designed by the GM World Design studios, we’re honouring automotive heritage whereas trying forward as we construct towards the 2026 season.”