Cadillac starts F1 car build as 2026 preparations intensify

Cadillac Formula 1 has begun building its 2026 car at its Silverstone base, with chief mechanic Nathan Divey overseeing the work ahead of the team’s planned race debut in Australia. The BBC programme also says the team intends to reveal its livery through a Super Bowl television advert.

The episode frames 2026 as a major reset for Formula 1, with new car rules creating uncertainty about the competitive picture. However, the source makes clear that any conclusions about the pecking order will have to wait until the cars appear at the opening race.

Mercedes’ preparations include reserve driver Fred Vesti working in the simulator at Brackley, while Kimi Antonelli’s build-up includes moving into his own home in San Marino and a Florida training camp with performance coach Sergi Avila.

At Haas, Ollie Bearman is described as already focused on the season ahead while returning to Britain for photoshoots in his 2026 race suit and team kit. For editors, the strongest angle is not prediction but the contrast between factory readiness, driver preparation, and the unknowns created by the new regulations.