Cadillac announces the date for the launch of its F1 engine manufacturing facility, expressing gratitude to the drivers for their “patience.”

General Motors now has a couple of years to create its own power unit, though the timeline may not be ideal – FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has pledged to return F1 to V8 engines – potentially utilizing sustainable fuel with a reduced electric component – by 2031. If this occurs, GM’s powertrain would see action for a maximum of two seasons, possibly just one if the transition happens as early as 2030.

Currently, Cadillac is utilizing customer Ferrari power units, and the team’s inaugural season has been challenging so far. It remains the only team yet to score points in 2026, and the MAC-26 has been the slowest qualifier in the last four races.

“You know, we’re not here to finish in last place, so we need to follow through and develop this team, the powertrain, and the car, just like we did in GTP,” Reuss remarked. “That requires a bit more time here, since this is an environment where we've never competed. We need to assemble the right personnel with competent engineers and skilled drivers, and we must get that process moving; it’s logarithmic, not linear.”

Veterans Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas have been providing crucial experience in this regard, but they have also been experiencing some of their least successful career performances.

“You can't win every race – no one can win every race – so when unfortunate days happen, or mistakes occur, they move on from that race and refine their skills – whether it's related to the car, themselves, or their physical conditioning, or whatever it may be – and they strive for that perfection,” Reuss explained.

“Both of these gentlemen in the race for us do that, and they truly grasp what it takes and the journey. I'm very, very pleased that they're patient with us, to be honest; that quality takes a unique individual.”