Cadillac F1 honors Mario Andretti with debut challenger

Next week the 2026 Formula 1 season will begin in earnest, with the year-opening Australian Grand Prix.

That race will mark the first official entry of F1’s newest team, Cadillac.

Ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, Cadillac confirmed that their inaugural F1 chassis, for use in the upcoming season, will be designated the MAC-26, short for Mario Andretti Cadillac 26. This honors honoring 1978 F1 Drivers’ Champion Mario Andretti, and “his lasting influence on the team’s formation and competitive ambition.”

“Naming our first chassis MAC-26 reflects the spirit Mario carried into Formula 1 and the belief that an American team belongs on this stage. His story embodies the American dream and

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