Cadillac Formula 1® Team Secures 3M as Official Material Science Partner

The Cadillac Formula 1® Team has announced a partnership with 3M, establishing the manufacturing giant as the team’s official material science partner.

This collaboration aims to leverage 3M’s extensive expertise in research and development to enhance the performance of the Cadillac Formula 1® car in one of the most demanding technical environments in global sport.

By integrating 3M’s deep knowledge in lightweight materials, surface preparation, and manufacturing optimisation, the team intends to gain a competitive edge where marginal gains determine track success.

Commenting on the partnership, 3M Chairman and CEO, William Brown, said: “At 3M, we apply science and manufacturing expertise to help solve complex challenges.”

“This partnership demonstrates how 3M technologies can drive results in a highly demanding environment by advancing speed, efficiency and performance,” Brown said.

Noting on the collaboration, global head of commercial strategy for the Cadillac Formula 1® Team, Tyler Epp, added: “We’re proud to welcome 3M to the Cadillac Formula 1® Team.”

“They share our belief that championships are won in the details, and their materials and R&D will help us compete where the margins matter most,” Epp stated.

The partnership represents a synergy between two American industry leaders committed to precision engineering. 3M will provide support across several critical areas, including car development, chassis research, and real-time trackside assistance.

In addition to technical contributions, the agreement serves as a high-speed innovation platform for 3M, allowing the company to test and validate advanced technologies under extreme conditions, which can then be translated and scaled across the global automotive manufacturing sector.

The partnership will also see 3M utilise the extensive global reach of the Formula 1® platform to increase brand visibility through integrated team and car branding.

For the Cadillac Formula 1® Team, which made its series debut in 2026, the alliance provides access to institutional-grade R&D capabilities, supporting the organisation’s long-term goal of building a high-performance culture and competitive race operation from the ground up.

The arrangement was facilitated by the team’s agency of record, Excel Sports Management.

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