Former Method One driver Marcus Ericsson has revealed that he’s concerned within the early levels of the build-up section of the brand-new Cadillac F1 outfit.
Marcus Ericsson, who raced beforehand for the Sauber F1 outfit and is at the moment competing within the IndyCar championship, has revealed that he has been requested to supply his assist in the build-up section of the Cadillac’s F1 venture. The Sweden, who received the well-known Indy 500 race in 2022, travelled to England to judge simulators for the brand new group because it prepares to hitch the grid in 2026.
“My employer, Andretti, has requested me to fly to England to check completely different simulators. I’ll present suggestions to allow them to select the correct mannequin for the entire organisation, together with Method 1, IndyCar, and sports activities vehicles.
“Simulators have turn out to be an integral a part of motorsport, and I’ve been engaged on bettering my very own use over the winter. It’s nice that they need to use me and my expertise to assist,” he stated.
Within the meantime, Williams’ former technical director and F1 chief technical officer Pat Symonds has delivered an replace about his involvement within the Cadillac F1 group, revealing that he has joined the American group as a guide.
“I’m delighted to announce that immediately, January 1st, I formally take up my new position at Cadillac as we construct our group to contest the 2026 Method 1 World Championship,” Symonds shared.
“Our first Method 1 automotive will use a Ferrari energy unit and transmission pending the event of the all-new Cadillac energy unit.”
F1GP United States
