Cadillac Ties Fourth of July Tribute to British GP Debut

Cadillac F1 Team will unveil a one-off red, white and blue livery at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix, tying the design to the Fourth of July weekend and the 250th anniversary of American independence. The Stars and Stripes theme will extend beyond the car to the garage, driver helmets, apparel and team kit, with Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez set to wear matching helmets. Cadillac also plans to take the look to New Orleans for ESSENCE Fest.

Chief executive Dan Towriss said the weekend is a chance to show pride in representing the United States in F1 and to help introduce the sport to new audiences. Perez said he hopes the special look will give American fans another reason to celebrate. Silverstone carries extra weight for Cadillac because the team has a base next to the circuit, and team principal Graeme Lowdon is aiming for a cleaner weekend after a difficult Austrian Grand Prix, with positive signs from upgrades in Spielberg.

Cadillac is one of several teams bringing special artwork to Britain. McLaren will reveal a heritage-inspired paint scheme, while Williams will refresh its Union Jack-themed livery on the FW48’s nose flanks and pair it with special overalls for Carlos Sainz Jnr and Alexander Albon. Williams also plans to take a show car with the new look to Cardiff, Manchester, Edinburgh and London before the race as it prepares a major upgrade package for a team that sits eighth in the 2026 championship.