--- title: "Cadillac Hypercar in Consideration Now That It’s Headed to F1" description: "Cadillac's global design chief hinted at a potential hypercar that could follow the brand's Formula 1 entry in 2026." date: "2024-06-05" modified: "2024-06-05" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/cadillac-hypercar-in-consideration-now-that-its-headed-to-f1" categories: - "Cadillac News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Cadillac" --- # Cadillac Hypercar in Consideration Now That It’s Headed to F1 ![]() *\Getty \* General Motors has been teasing supercar and hypercar [concepts for decades](), but nothing has become a reality aside from the Corvette going mid-engine and a few auto-show static concepts. However, now that [Cadillac]() is on its way to [Formula 1,]() there appear to be shifting winds in Detroit. “Could we build a hypercar? Yes. Would we like to build one? Yes. Are we building one? That would be giving too much away,” GM global design chief Michael Simcoe told Australia's [*CarSales*](). According to *CarSales*, Simcoe confirmed that such interest in a hypercar came after Cadillac's bid to enter F1. That isn't surprising, given the number of hypercars that come from F1 brands, using some of the sport's technical know-how and marketing allure. Roadgoing Ferraris and McLarens have always benefitted from F1 technology, and more recently, the [Mercedes-AMG One](). Even Red Bull is working on a hypercar designed by legendary F1 engineer and designer Adrian Newey. ![]() **Cadillac** Not only did Simcoe *not* deny a potential Cadillac hypercar, but he also continued giving up bits of information. When asked about the electrification of such a hypercar, Simcoe said “No, it \[hypercar\] wouldn’t have to be \[electric\], but it could be." Considering the hybrid nature of F1, it would make sense for Cadillac to offer a hybrid hypercar, similar to the AMG One. It also already has the bones to make one, with the Corvette's excellent mid-engine chassis and several V8 engines to choose from. A hybrid version of the [Corvette Z06's]() flat-plane crank V8 ([ahem, ZR1]()) would be exotic enough for global appreciation to accompany a potential F1 entry. However, Cadillac's last attempt to build a Corvette-based performance car led to the XLR. After all of the cool concepts from GM over the years, this feels like the closest we've ever been to that becoming a reality. Not only is GM better equipped than ever before, with its new powertrain and EV technology, but it has the best reason for actually building one, with a current Le Mans and future F1 entry on the horizon. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()