{"id":4232,"date":"2026-10-21T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/?p=4232"},"modified":"2026-10-20T18:48:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T21:48:06","slug":"cadillac-goes-full-cowboy-with-special-f1-livery-for-home-race-in-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/cadillac-goes-full-cowboy-with-special-f1-livery-for-home-race-in-austin\/","title":{"rendered":"Cadillac goes full cowboy with special F1 livery for home race in Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">News Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cadillac has unveiled a special cowboy-inspired livery for the 2026 United States Grand Prix<\/strong>, celebrating its American identity during its first Formula 1 season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The design features 50 stars, Western embroidery, cacti, horseshoes and details inspired by Texas leatherwork<\/strong>, while retaining the team&#8217;s black-and-white colour scheme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sergio P\u00e9rez and Valtteri Bottas will race the special MAC-26 cars in Austin<\/strong>, with matching clothing completing the presentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cadillac has unveiled a special cowboy-inspired Formula 1 livery for the 2026 United States Grand Prix<\/strong>, transforming the MAC-26 cars of Sergio P\u00e9rez and Valtteri Bottas with Western embroidery, Texas-inspired patterns and hidden references to American culture as the manufacturer prepares for its home race at Circuit of The Americas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The one-off design, revealed on Tuesday, October 20, retains Cadillac&#8217;s distinctive black-and-white colour scheme but introduces decorative elements inspired by traditional cowboy clothing, leatherwork and the American Southwest. The project was developed by General Motors designers in the United States in collaboration with the Formula 1 team&#8217;s creative and technical departments in Britain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The livery includes <strong>50 stars representing the American states<\/strong>, alongside cacti, horseshoes and embroidered patterns that reference the heritage of Texas. Details of the Circuit of The Americas layout are also incorporated into the graphics, creating a visual connection between the car and the venue hosting the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cadillac-usgp-f1-2026-pintura-especial-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"F1 2026, GP DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, CADILLAC, PINTURA ESPECIAL\" class=\"wp-image-1020318441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cadillac-usgp-f1-2026-pintura-especial-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cadillac-usgp-f1-2026-pintura-especial-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cadillac-usgp-f1-2026-pintura-especial-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cadillac-usgp-f1-2026-pintura-especial-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cadillac-usgp-f1-2026-pintura-especial-2-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cadillac-usgp-f1-2026-pintura-especial-2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cadillac-usgp-f1-2026-pintura-especial-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo: Cadillac)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cadillac turns its Formula 1 car into a tribute to Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The design draws inspiration from Western fashion, particularly the decorative embroidery traditionally used on cowboy shirts, boots and leather accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cadillac&#8217;s designers adapted those patterns to the complex aerodynamic surfaces of the MAC-26, creating a combination of traditional American imagery and modern Formula 1 technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The special graphics extend across the bodywork, with contrasting patterns visible on the sidepods and engine cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The team&#8217;s original black-and-white identity remains the foundation of the design, allowing the Western details to stand out without completely replacing Cadillac&#8217;s regular colours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the most distinctive features are the 50 stars, references to Texas wildlife and vegetation, and decorative elements inspired by horseshoes and leather saddles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project also incorporates hidden references to the layout of Circuit of The Americas, encouraging supporters to examine the design closely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The team will use the livery throughout the United States Grand Prix weekend, beginning with Friday&#8217;s opening practice session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GM designers reveal how the cowboy livery was created<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project was developed with significant involvement from General Motors&#8217; design organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vincent Traina, design manager at GM&#8217;s Performance, Motorsports and Accessories studio, played a leading role in the creative process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traina grew up in Dallas and described the opportunity to design a special Formula 1 livery for a race in his home state as a particularly meaningful assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The work involved translating Western embroidery and traditional Texan motifs into graphics suitable for a modern racing car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike a road car, a Formula 1 chassis contains numerous complex aerodynamic surfaces, making it difficult to maintain visual continuity across the bodywork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The designers therefore needed to ensure that the patterns remained recognisable when applied to the front wing, sidepods, engine cover and other components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project was completed over a relatively short period, with GM&#8217;s American studios collaborating with the team&#8217;s British operation to prepare the design for production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final result reflects Cadillac&#8217;s intention to distinguish itself as an American manufacturer while maintaining a recognisable Formula 1 identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">P\u00e9rez and Bottas prepare for Cadillac&#8217;s home Grand Prix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The special presentation comes during Cadillac&#8217;s first season competing in Formula 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The American manufacturer entered the championship in 2026 with an experienced driver pairing of <strong>Sergio P\u00e9rez and Valtteri Bottas<\/strong>, combining more than 500 Grand Prix starts and multiple race victories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The United States Grand Prix provides another opportunity for Cadillac to connect with its domestic audience following its debut in Miami earlier this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">P\u00e9rez will return to the cockpit for Friday&#8217;s second practice session after giving up his car to American development driver Colton Herta during FP1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/herta-replaces-perez-at-cadillac-for-austin-f1-practice-in-emotional-american-homecoming\/\">Herta will replace P\u00e9rez in Cadillac&#8217;s opening Austin practice session<\/a>, making his fourth official Formula 1 appearance of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The American previously drove in Barcelona, Hungary and Italy, gaining experience of Cadillac&#8217;s procedures and technical programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His Austin outing carries particular significance because he won his first IndyCar race at Circuit of The Americas in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/what-time-will-colton-herta-drive-cadillacs-f1-car-at-austin\/\">complete guide to Herta&#8217;s Cadillac appearance<\/a> provides the start times for Friday&#8217;s session across the main international markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cadillac joins Haas, Ferrari and Red Bull with special Austin designs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cadillac is not the only team introducing a different appearance for the United States Grand Prix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Haas has revealed a striking Godzilla-themed livery, replacing much of its traditional red with light-blue graphics inspired by the upcoming Japanese film <em>Godzilla Minus Zero<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/haas-unleashes-godzilla-on-f1-car-for-austin-as-bearman-and-ocon-get-monster-makeover\/\">Haas will race with Godzilla illustrations on the VF-26 cars of Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon<\/a>, extending the team&#8217;s partnership with Japanese entertainment company TOHO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Red Bull has also introduced special Ford Raptor-inspired clothing and a cowboy-themed helmet for Max Verstappen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/red-bull-gives-verstappen-cowboy-makeover-as-ford-transforms-f1-teams-austin-look\/\">Red Bull and Ford collaboration includes special driver uniforms and a redesigned garage<\/a>, although the team has not confirmed a new livery for its car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ferrari has prepared red-and-white race suits for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, while hinting at additional visual changes for the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/ferrari-unveils-striking-hamilton-and-leclerc-austin-suits-and-teases-special-f1-livery\/\">Ferrari presentation includes special Austin clothing and the possibility of a revised car appearance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cadillac&#8217;s announcement therefore adds another confirmed one-off car design to a weekend featuring several special presentations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the 2026 United States Grand Prix?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The United States Grand Prix takes place at Circuit of The Americas on October 23\u201325.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Session<\/th><th>Austin (CDT)<\/th><th>New York (EDT)<\/th><th>Bras\u00edlia (BRT)<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Friday FP1<\/td><td>12:30<\/td><td>13:30<\/td><td>14:30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Friday FP2<\/td><td>16:00<\/td><td>17:00<\/td><td>18:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturday FP3<\/td><td>12:30<\/td><td>13:30<\/td><td>14:30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturday qualifying<\/td><td>16:00<\/td><td>17:00<\/td><td>18:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sunday race<\/td><td>15:00<\/td><td>16:00<\/td><td>17:00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The race will cover 56 laps of the 5.513km circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cadillac will run its special livery throughout the weekend, with Herta driving P\u00e9rez&#8217;s car during the opening session.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cadillac will race with a special Western-inspired design at Circuit of The Americas, incorporating Texas embroidery, 50 stars, horseshoes and hidden references to Austin in its latest Formula 1 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