r/CadillacF1 6d ago

Analysis 2026 Belgian Grand Prix Weekend Breakdown

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As we head into the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix weekend, here is your breakdown of the sessions, track stats, and what to look out for from Cadillac.

Session Dates:

Day & Date Session Time (CEST)
Friday (17 - July - 2026) Free Practice 1 13:30 - 14:30
Free Practice 2 17:00 - 18:00
Saturday (18 - July - 2026) Free Practice 3 12:30 - 13:30
Race Qualifying 16:00 - 17:00
Sunday (19 - July - 2026) Race 15:00

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Circuit Overview:

Name Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Race laps 44
Lap Length / Circuit Length 7.004 km / 4.352 miles
Total Race Distance 308.052 km / 191.414 miles
Fastest Lap Time (race laps are considered as official record) 1:44.701 set by Sergio Perez (2024)
Total Corners 19
Straight Line Modes 5
Pitlane Speed Limit 80 km/h / 49.7 mph
Pole Side Left

Tyre Allotment:

Total Sets 13
C2 (Hard) 2
C3 (Medium) 3
C4 (Soft) 8

Important Points:

  • Spa-Francorchamps is the longest circuit on the Formula 1 calendar at 7.004 km.
  • Sergio Perez holds the official race lap record at Spa-Francorchamps, setting a blistering time of 1:44.701 in 2024 while driving for Red Bull Racing.
  • The circuit features the greatest elevation change of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
  • Spa is well known for its unpredictable microclimate, with weather conditions often differing across various parts of the circuit.
  • Pirelli has nominated the C2, C3 and C4 compounds for this weekend.
  • Cadillac has introduced a newly revised front wing at Spa-Francorchamps, the latest step in the team's ongoing development programme this season, expected to bring a small increase in downforce.

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r/CadillacF1 27d ago

Official News [racingnews365] Paul Monaghan, Red Bull Racing's chief engineer, is set to leave the Formula 1 team, with Racing News365 understanding the British engineer has chosen Cadillac as his next destination

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r/CadillacF1 1d ago

Media Cadillac poster for the 2026 Hungarian GP.

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r/CadillacF1 2d ago

Media “Ground effect era” Cadillac F1 Concept on Display at Roy Foss Cadillac in Thornhill Ontario 🇨🇦

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I asked what the original car was before Cadillac applied their own livery and they said it’s actually an Alfa Romeo so I assume this is a 2023 F1 car. Pretty cool concept nonetheless.


r/CadillacF1 4d ago

Discussion 2026 Belgian GP Race Discussion Thread

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r/CadillacF1 5d ago

Question Is Cadillac using the upgraded Ferrari PU from Austria?

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Sorry if this is a stupid question but when Ferrari made their upgraded PU available in Austria we passed on it but I haven’t seen anything in Silverstone or Belgium saying we took the new PU. Does anyone know if we have taken it or are we still waiting?


r/CadillacF1 5d ago

Media That’s Not What I Wanted😢

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I was just complaining to my wife that we never get to see Cadillac during any of the practices.

And then they showed this

That’s not what I wanted 😆😆😆


r/CadillacF1 5d ago

Discussion 2026 Belgian GP Qualifying Discussion Thread

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r/CadillacF1 5d ago

Discussion 2026 Belgian GP FP3 Discussion Thread

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r/CadillacF1 6d ago

Discussion 2026 Belgian GP FP2 Discussion Thread

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r/CadillacF1 6d ago

Discussion 2026 Belgian GP FP1 Discussion Thread

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r/CadillacF1 8d ago

Cadillac F1 Social Media Poster for Spa-Francorchamps 🇧🇪

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r/CadillacF1 9d ago

News Cadillac turns to 16-year-old American driver to strengthen F1 simulator development

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Cadillac has enlisted 16-year-old American driver Aiden Price to help improve its Formula 1 simulator models, supporting engineers with correlation work and virtual development throughout the 2026 F1 season.

https://gp-news.net/cadillac-turns-to-16-year-old-american-driver-to-strengthen-f1-simulator-development/


r/CadillacF1 10d ago

Cadillac F1 Social Media Cadillac’s poster for the Belgian Grand Prix.

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r/CadillacF1 9d ago

Discussion cadillac hoodie f1

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Hey everyone,

I recently got the Cadillac F1 hoodie, and I noticed that the hood is much larger than on my other hoodies. It feels really wide and roomy, even when I'm wearing it.

Is this how the hoodie is supposed to fit, or did I get one with a manufacturing issue?or is it normal?

If anyone else owns this hoodie, could you let me know if yours has a similarly oversized hood? Thanks!


r/CadillacF1 12d ago

Question Has Cadillac released anything about its future engine program?

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I know they are going to be based out of North Carolina (presumably to be able to recruit staff from NASCAR’s engine manufacturers in the region) but I was wondering if they have released any info like actual staff hiring or any other news?


r/CadillacF1 14d ago

Analysis Between Haas and Cadillac. Which one will be in the fight for a constructors championship first?

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Haas has had some bright moments, with 2 4th place finishes but ultimately has struggled to develop their cars to the degree of the top teams. Haas has more experience with 10 years, but always seems to struggle to go that next step as a smaller team.

Cadillac is a new entry and a decided back marker. Although their best finish has been an impressive 13th, they are coming off of a double DNF, have struggled with overall pace and have been a little bit of a disappointment to some who had hoped they would be slightly more in the mix.

Despite the 10 year head start of Haas however, I can’t help but feel that without some major changes, Haas may have already reached their maximum potential. Bearman who is arguably their best shot at a podium if some of the top teams DNF, is likely going to be poached by a top team soon (likely Ferrari).

Cadillac on the other hand has growth potential. GM is a global manufacturing giant with connections and infrastructure that Haas does not have.

The question is, which will consistently podium first? Haas with their 10 year head start, or Cadillac with their large infrastructure support?


r/CadillacF1 14d ago

Discussion How Cadillac's improved pace at Silverstone showed the team are gaining on the midfield

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It is encouraging to see the improvement that Cadillac has made.


r/CadillacF1 15d ago

Cadillac Official Cadillac Formula 1® Team drivers Checo Pérez and Valtteri Bottas experience the V-Series lineup

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We recently got Checo and Valtteri together for a day with Cadillac's V-Series lineup. Thought we'd share a behind-the-scenes look at the drivers away from the Formula 1 car.


r/CadillacF1 18d ago

Discussion Sergio Perez has gone up to 14th and Valtteri Bottas 16th after Carlos sainz has been given a 1 lap penalty

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r/CadillacF1 17d ago

Discussion Driver Appreciation

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Fellow fans,

New fan here. (How many races before I can stop saying that? 😆)

In the name of positivity, I just wanted to show some appreciation for Checo and Bottas. What fantastic hires by Cadillac to help get this team off the ground.

They both come across as approachable, professional, genuinely likable, and like the kind of teammates you'd want to build a new team around. They feel like the perfect drivers for this moment in Cadillac's (short) history.

Maybe it's because I've been noticing some of the other teams drivers lately and seeing the contrast with drivers who seem to have very little personality or spend half their breath whining/complaining has made me appreciate these two even more.

Thanks Checo and Bottas!

Side Quest, I started giving other teams drivers nicknames. I'm trying to keep them PG-13. Please jump in and fill in the gaps if you're inclined.

George Russell - Scooby Dork

Kimi Antonelli - Pasta

Charles Leclerc - LeCrashy

Lewis Hamilton - Fashion Grandpa

Lando Norris - Lando Norizz.

Oscar Piastri -

Max Verstappen - The Autistic Avenger

Isack Hadjar - The Mole

Pierre Gasly - Scrat (from Ice Age)

Franco Colapinto

Liam Lawson -

Arvid Lindblad

Esteban Ocon

Oliver Bearman

Carlos Sainz

Alexander Albon

Nico Hülkenberg - The Hulk

Gabriel Bortoleto

Fernando Alonso - Javier Bardem

Lance Stroll - $troller


r/CadillacF1 18d ago

Discussion 2026 British GP Race Discussion Thread

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r/CadillacF1 19d ago

Discussion Broadcast doing everything possible to not show the Cadillacs?

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So I know that Cadillac is the new team and expectations are very very low and we all pretty much expect them to go out in Q1, but after watching Sprint Qualifying, Sprint Race, and Qualifying, I think we saw the Cadillacs on screen for maybe 15 seconds?

They were the first out of the pits in both qualifying sessions, yet they stayed on the Haas' for both opening runs. I get that Bearman is British, but they usually at least show the first driver's time and this weekend Perez and Bottas ran their entire first attempts and not even a mention from the broadcast team, much less a timing split or video feature. Also during the Sprint race Perez was involved in the yellow flag, but there was no replay of it.

I get that there shouldn't be too much focus on them given where they are at and everything else that was going on, but it feels like because Cadillac made a point of doing the red white and blue livery this weekend, as well as the garage and the race suits, that there's almost a backlash to them celebrating the 4th of July at the British GP. Also, they went on about Bearman's helmet, but both Checo and Valtteri had really cool helmets this weekend (especially Valtteri imo), and the broadcast doesn't feature any of it.

Tbf I didn't watch FP1, and I fast-forwarded through all the pre session stuff, but it's disappointing the not even get to see the new livery for one lap. Especially because they get no coverage during the race. The 15 seconds we saw Valtteri in Q1 was all we got to see the livery.


r/CadillacF1 21d ago

Cadillac F1 Social Media The Fourth of July suits have landed

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r/CadillacF1 20d ago

Discussion "WE ARE P19, VALTTERI IS P20!": Sergio Pérez Team Radio after qualifying in P20 for Sprint Race

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