Cadillac, the latest American car manufacturer to take on Formula One, unveiled a bold new livery for its first season in the sport during a Super Bowl advert costing £7.3m. The team's entry into F1 marks the first time General Motors, Cadillac's parent company, has competed in the prestigious racing series.
In a statement, Dan Towriss, Cadillac Formula 1 chief executive officer, said that the launch was "a tremendous event for us" and described it as a "momentous day". The livery itself is a striking white-on-black design on one side of the car and black-on-white on the other. This unique design has raised eyebrows among fellow teams, who are required by F1 rules to adhere to a more traditional colour scheme.
The decision was made after Cadillac sought clarification from governing body the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile), with team principal Graeme Lowdon and team manager Pete Crolla stating that they had been informed that their design was within the rules, as long as it met specific branding requirements. However, this has sparked debate among teams about whether the new approach is in line with F1's spirit.
It appears that Cadillac is looking to make a statement by entering F1, with Towriss likening the sport to other high-profile events such as the Super Bowl and the Olympics. He stated that "you're competing against the Super Bowl...there's a lot going on" and that the team aims to find innovative ways to engage fans.
However, not everyone is pleased with Cadillac's new approach. Hollywood film director Michael Bay has sued the team over an advert in which he claims they stole his ideas for the advert after approaching him for input. Bay directed films such as The Rock, Pearl Harbor, and Armageddon. Towriss described Bay's actions as "disappointing", but added that Cadillac was confident it would resolve amicably.
The news marks a significant shift in F1 as General Motors enters the racing series for the first time, bringing with it new opportunities and challenges for both the team and the sport itself.
In a statement, Dan Towriss, Cadillac Formula 1 chief executive officer, said that the launch was "a tremendous event for us" and described it as a "momentous day". The livery itself is a striking white-on-black design on one side of the car and black-on-white on the other. This unique design has raised eyebrows among fellow teams, who are required by F1 rules to adhere to a more traditional colour scheme.
The decision was made after Cadillac sought clarification from governing body the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile), with team principal Graeme Lowdon and team manager Pete Crolla stating that they had been informed that their design was within the rules, as long as it met specific branding requirements. However, this has sparked debate among teams about whether the new approach is in line with F1's spirit.
It appears that Cadillac is looking to make a statement by entering F1, with Towriss likening the sport to other high-profile events such as the Super Bowl and the Olympics. He stated that "you're competing against the Super Bowl...there's a lot going on" and that the team aims to find innovative ways to engage fans.
However, not everyone is pleased with Cadillac's new approach. Hollywood film director Michael Bay has sued the team over an advert in which he claims they stole his ideas for the advert after approaching him for input. Bay directed films such as The Rock, Pearl Harbor, and Armageddon. Towriss described Bay's actions as "disappointing", but added that Cadillac was confident it would resolve amicably.
The news marks a significant shift in F1 as General Motors enters the racing series for the first time, bringing with it new opportunities and challenges for both the team and the sport itself.
they spent £7.3m on a super bowl advert and now their car looks like a blank canvas 
i get that they wanna make a statement but is it really necessary? idk if thats just my opinion tho lol
anyway, i'm all about cadillac trying to shake things up in f1 but at the same time, can they actually deliver on their promises? 
But seriously, it's pretty cool that Cadillac is giving it a shot. The new livery design might be a bit bold, but hey, if they're feeling confident about it... 
. I mean, come on, dude, you can't just sue people over advertising ideas? 
. Anyway, I hope Cadillac and F1 navigate this drama smoothly 
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. However, it's also concerning that they've seemingly taken inspiration from Michael Bay's signature style without proper credit or compensation 
. This raises questions about the team's commitment to originality and F1's values.
. The debate surrounding their livery design also highlights a broader issue: is F1's emphasis on innovation and creativity coming at the expense of tradition and teamwork? 
Ultimately, only time will tell if this bold move pays off for Cadillac and elevates the sport as a whole 
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! The fact that they're willing to take risks and think outside the box is exactly what F1 needs right now.
Cadillac thinks they can just waltz into F1 and start making rules? I mean, come on! The livery is SO bold and striking, but at what cost? Fellow teams are already getting salty about it and FIA didn't even clarify the rules before letting them get away with it. 
, but at the same time, I've got some doubts. Their new livery is definitely bold, but is it too much? I mean, they're already splashing out £7.3m on an advert – that's like a whole season of sponsorship deals in itself 
. And now there's drama with Michael Bay suing them over the ad... that just smells like a PR stunt to me 
I guess only time will tell if Cadillac can pull off the hype or just gets lost in the chaos 
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. I mean, I know it's a big deal for F1, but it feels like they're trying too hard to be cool kids on the block 
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. Like, come on guys, can't we all just get along? It's racing, not a drama series 
. I'm curious to see how this whole thing plays out, but for now, I'm just gonna sit back and enjoy the ride... even if it's a little uncomfortable 
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. I'm all for innovation and making a statement in F1, especially with GM stepping into the game for the first time 
. But what really gets me is Michael Bay being salty over an advert 
, like come on dude, it's just advertising 
! Can't wait to see how this all unfolds 
. I mean, if he was approached for input and then used those ideas in the advert without permission, that's not cool. But at the same time, £7.3m is a lot of cash to spend on an ad, especially when you're trying to make a new team in F1 work...