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Published: February 27, 2026, 12:18 p.m. ET
The debut Formula One vehicle from Cadillac is set to be christened MAC-26, a designation intended to pay homage to the esteemed American motor racing icon and 1978 world champion, Mario Andretti, according to a team announcement made Friday.
Andretti, who will commemorate his 86th birthday this Saturday, holds a position on the board for the General Motors Co.-supported American team. This entity is slated to become the eleventh competitor on the grid as the season commences in Australia on March 8.
Moreover, he proved instrumental in ensuring the team secured its place, following resistance from established teams concerning an earlier bid spearheaded by his son, Michael, who subsequently withdrew.
The abbreviation MAC represents Mario Andretti Cadillac.
“The decision to name our initial chassis MAC-26 is a testament to the ethos Mario brought to Formula One and our conviction that an American team is a rightful participant on this global platform,” affirmed team CEO Dan Towriss in a press statement.
“His narrative personifies the American dream and profoundly influences our daily efforts in developing this team.”
The team’s lineup of drivers features the accomplished Mexican Sergio Perez and Finnish racer Valtteri Bottas.