Cadillac shifts F1 livery to conventional design after fan feedback

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Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Cadillac shifts F1 livery to conventional design after fan feedback
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Cadillac has transitioned from its initial black and white split design livery to a more traditional scheme during the ongoing 2026 Formula 1 season. Following the positive reception of a Miami-themed one-off livery, team principal Graeme Lowdon stated the team decided to reflect fan preferences in its standard livery. The updated design debuted at the Austrian Grand Prix and incorporates elements from both the Miami livery and a special design for the Fourth of July. Cadillac aims to maintain an aggressive upgrade strategy alongside its evolving branding.

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  • Cadillac debuted its initial livery during a Super Bowl halftime ad.
  • The new design is similar to the Miami-themed livery praised by fans.
  • The updated livery was first seen during the Austrian Grand Prix.
  • Cadillac has introduced multiple upgrades to its MAC-26 race car.
  • The team is focused on pushing boundaries and enhancing its F1 debut.
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As it tried to make a splash as Formula 1's latest entrant, Cadillac made its debut with a bold black and white split design livery. But following the success of a series of one-off colour schemes, the US-owned team has now moved to a more conventional design. Cadillac launched its first-ever livery during a Super Bowl halftime ad, adorning its MAC-26 with an asymmetric black and white ...Keep reading

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Cadillac quietly moved away from its split design livery over the European part of the 2026 Formula 1 season

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