Hire with us
My Account
Joining Cadillac Formula One Team is unlike joining any other team on the grid. You’re not walking into decades of history, established processes, or a factory that’s been refined over generations. You’re joining a team that is quite literally being built from scratch. That comes with frustrations, uncertainty, and plenty of rough edges—but it also offers something that almost nobody in Formula 1 gets to experience: the opportunity to shape a brand-new constructor from day one.
The team is based in Silverstone, right in the heart of the UK’s famous Motorsport Valley, directly opposite Aston Martin’s impressive Technology Campus.
Unlike some of its neighbours, however, Cadillac’s current facilities don’t aim to impress with architecture. The team currently occupies several industrial buildings spread across the site. That said, the current setup is only temporary. The team is expected to move into one of the renovated buildings currently being fitted out internally. While few employees have seen the finished result yet, expectations are that the new workspace will represent a significant step forward as Cadillac continues investing in its long-term infrastructure.
The reality is that this project is still under construction in every possible sense. Only a year ago, there were no manufacturing machines installed, no production lines, and very little beyond office space and computers. Today, the factory is steadily taking shape, with infrastructure being added at an impressive pace. Every few months the site looks noticeably different, reflecting just how quickly the organisation is growing.
Cadillac’s technical operation is also distributed across multiple locations. The driver simulator is based in the United States, while the wind tunnel programme runs from Cologne. It’s a global operation from day one, requiring close collaboration between teams spread across different countries as the project matures.
For now, employees shouldn’t expect the lifestyle perks that some rival teams advertise. There is currently no on-site gym, canteen, coffee bar, or wellness facilities. The focus has been firmly placed on getting the race team operational first, with employee amenities expected to arrive later as the organisation becomes more established.
The people are perhaps the most interesting aspect of Cadillac today. As with any start-up operation, the workforce is exceptionally young. Many engineers are experiencing Formula 1 for the first time, while experienced personnel are still arriving from across the paddock. That inevitably creates a steep learning curve, and the organisation is still developing the depth of knowledge that more established teams take for granted.
What stands out, however, is the atmosphere. There is a genuine feeling that everyone is building something together. Those who joined during the early stages share a unique sense of ownership and camaraderie that is difficult to replicate inside larger organisations. Departments work closely together, communication tends to be informal, and there’s an excitement that comes from watching a Formula 1 team emerge almost in real time.
Of course, building a team from nothing also means living with the growing pains. Anyone joining Cadillac should expect an environment where adaptability, patience, and initiative are just as important as technical ability.
The team offers a great opportunity to say, years from now, “I was there when it all started.” Very few Formula 1 engineers ever get the chance to build an entire constructor from the ground up.