Behind the Scenes at Cadillac: A Factory Tour with F1's Rising Talents
Cadillac F1 opens its doors for an exclusive look at its racing headquarters, featuring prominent drivers Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman. The facility tour provides insight into the team's operations as it continues to build its Formula 1 program.

An exclusive glimpse into Cadillac's Formula 1 operation reveals the inner workings of the team's state-of-the-art facility. Drivers Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman lead visitors through the factory, offering a rare opportunity to witness the technical infrastructure and resources that power the team's racing ambitions.
The factory tour showcases the collaborative environment where engineers, mechanics, and support staff work in concert to develop and maintain Cadillac's competitive package. From design centers to workshop areas, the facility demonstrates the comprehensive scope of a modern Formula 1 organization.
Antonelli and Bearman's presence throughout the tour underscores their central roles within the team's structure, as they navigate the various departments and highlight the specialized work occurring across Cadillac's operations. Their insights provide valuable context for understanding how driver input shapes the continuous evolution of the team's performance capabilities.
The behind-the-scenes access illustrates the scale and sophistication required to compete at Formula 1's highest level, revealing the meticulous preparation and dedication that extends far beyond what spectators witness on race weekends.
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Full Regulation Text
Article B9.2.1
Operational Personnel
Chapter: B
In Simple Terms
Each F1 team can have a maximum of 58 people working on their cars at the track during a race weekend, starting from 29 hours before Friday practice and ending 2 hours after the race finishes. This rule ensures teams don't gain unfair advantage by bringing excessive staff to work on car setup and maintenance.
- Maximum of 58 operational personnel per team at the circuit
- Time window: 29 hours before FP1 through 2 hours after race start
- Applies to anyone associated with car operation within the circuit confines
- Designed to maintain competitive balance and control team resources
Official FIA Text
At each Competition during the period beginning twenty-nine (29) hours before the scheduled start of FP1 and ending two (2) hours after the start of the Race, each Competitor may not have more than a total of fifty-eight (58) Operational Personnel who are associated in any way with the operation of the Cars within the confines of the circuit.
Article B9.4.1
Declaration of Personnel
Chapter: B9
In Simple Terms
Before each race weekend begins, F1 teams must submit a complete list of all their staff members to the FIA using an official online system and template. This includes everyone working on the car and in the team, whether they're regular employees, trainees, shared staff, or guest personnel.
- Teams must declare all operational, exempt, trainee, shared, and guest personnel before the first restricted period of each race weekend
- Submission must be made through the FIA's DMS (Document Management System) using the official template provided
- The deadline is prior to the start of Restricted Period One for each competition
- Failure to properly declare personnel can result in penalties and potential disqualification
Official FIA Text
A list of all operational, exempt, trainee, shared, and single Race employee guest personnel must be submitted to the FIA prior to the start of Restricted Period One each Competition using the DMS and the official template provided by the FIA.
Article 6.2
Definition of Core Activities
Chapter: Appendix 5
In Simple Terms
This rule defines what counts as 'core activities' for car manufacturers in F1. Essentially, it means the main business of designing, making, and selling cars—as officially defined by the International Standards Commission (ISC). This matters for F1 because it helps determine which companies qualify as automotive manufacturers under the regulations.
- Core Activities are limited to three main functions: Design, Production, and Sale of automobiles
- The definition follows ISC (International Standards Commission) standards for what constitutes an automobile
- This definition is used to establish eligibility and status for automotive manufacturers in F1
- It distinguishes true automotive manufacturers from other types of companies
Official FIA Text
The Core Activities of an Automotive Manufacturer are the Design, production and sale of automobiles as defined in the ISC.
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