American motor giant announces major F1 signing ahead of 2026 debut

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American motor giant announces major signing ahead of 2026 debut

Cadillac will join the F1 grid in 2026

By Sheona Mountford.

Wednesday 4 June 2025 23:00

Cadillac has announced a huge deal ahead of their 2026 Formula 1 debut, as they continue to put their historic team together.

The team has unveiled its logo and branding at the Miami Grand Prix earlier this year, with drivers Sergio Perez and Mick Schumacher linked to their as-yet unannounced race seats.

Whilst Cadillac are still a while off deciding their driver line up, the team have announced a major sponsor signing that will appear on their 2026 car and define their character as a F1 racing team - Tommy Hilfiger.

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The team have announced a multi-year deal with the New York fashion house as their lifestyle sponsor and apparel partner, and continues a long history in F1 for the brand.

Hilfiger’s partnership with Cadillac will not only be a logo on the car, race suits and helmets, but will make up the official team kit worn by the drivers, team staff and the merchandise made available to fans at the start of the 2026 season in March.

"As we bring a bold new vision to the paddock, this partnership truly reflects the spirit of what we’re building.”

Hilfiger’s history with F1

Hilfiger has sponsored F1 teams since the 1990s, most recently partnering with Mercedes before Adidas replaced the brand from the 2025 season onwards.

Of course, Hilfiger is also known for their collaboration with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton who was named their global ambassador, launching his first clothing line with the brand during New York Fashion week in 2018.

Since breaking away from Mercedes and Hamilton, Hilfiger has retained an active presence in the F1 sphere and currently sponsors Alba Larsen's car in the all-female F1 Academy series.

Cadillac F1 CEO Dan Towriss revealed that the sponsorship was integral to the identity of the team going forwards, and said: “This collaboration represents the fusion of two bold, innovative brands - where performance meets iconic style.”

“As we build a team that reflects American ambition on the global F1 stage, this partnership sets the tone for what’s ahead.”

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