Cadillac Confirms U.S. Headquarters for F1 Team, Prioritizes Merit-Based Driver Selection
Cadillac's Formula 1 operation will be primarily based in Indiana, with additional facilities in Silverstone, UK, and Charlotte, North Carolina. The team's new headquarters in Fishers, Indiana, features state-of-the-art facilities currently under construction, with the external structure already complete.
Race cars on track at sunset
The team, set to join F1 in 2026 as the grid's 11th entry, will maintain a strategic presence across three major motorsport hubs:
- Fishers, Indiana (Main HQ and IndyCar hub)
- Silverstone, UK (European operations and wind tunnel model manufacturing)
- Charlotte, North Carolina (GM Technical Center collaboration)
Team principal Graeme Lowdon emphasizes that while Cadillac will operate as an American team under the U.S. flag, driver selection will be strictly merit-based. This includes potential American drivers like Colton Herta, whose selection would depend on securing an FIA Super License.
The European base at Silverstone will handle crucial operations including:
- Logistics for European races
- Manufacturing of wind tunnel model components
- Access to experienced F1 talent pool
The team has secured a long-term agreement to use wind tunnel facilities in Cologne, Germany, complementing its multi-facility strategy. This structure positions Cadillac uniquely across three major motorsport capitals: Charlotte (NASCAR), Indianapolis (IndyCar), and Silverstone (Formula 1), creating a strong foundation for their F1 entry.