Cadillac is accelerating its long‑term Formula 1 project by adding three high‑profile engineers to its technical roster, according to an official statement on Formula1.com. The American luxury brand has secured a former Red Bull senior aerodynamics leader, a veteran from Ferrari’s chassis department and a former Mercedes power‑unit specialist. The hires are part of a broader strategy to fast‑track the development of a competitive car for the 2027 season, when the team is slated to join the grid.
The first appointment is John Miller, who spent the last five years as Head of Aerodynamics at Red Bull Racing, where he contributed to multiple championship‑winning cars. Miller will now serve as Cadillac’s Chief Aerodynamic Officer, overseeing the design of the car’s floor, diffuser and overall airflow philosophy. His experience with Red Bull’s aggressive aero concepts is expected to give Cadillac a solid foundation in a field where aerodynamic efficiency remains the decisive factor.
Cadillac’s chassis expertise is being reinforced by Maria Rossi, a former senior chassis engineer at Scuderia Ferrari. Rossi was instrumental in the development of Ferrari’s 2022 and 2023 chassis upgrades, focusing on weight distribution, suspension geometry and structural rigidity. In her new role as Head of Chassis Development, she will lead a team tasked with creating a lightweight yet robust monocoque that can integrate the power‑unit and aerodynamic package seamlessly.
Completing the trio is David Khan, who previously held the position of Power‑Unit Integration Manager at Mercedes‑AMG Petronas. Khan’s remit at Cadillac will be to coordinate the integration of the power‑unit supplier’s hardware with the car’s overall architecture, ensuring reliability and performance targets are met. His background in hybrid system optimisation and cooling management will be crucial as the team navigates the complex regulations governing the 2026‑2027 power‑unit era.
For Indian fans: Cadillac’s progress is a reminder that the 2027 grid will feature fresh competition just as the sport expands its footprint in Asia. The team’s launch timeline aligns with the 2027 season’s Indian Grand Prix, scheduled for early March at the Buddh International Circuit. Indian viewers can follow Cadillac’s development updates on FanCode, which will stream the 2027 races live in IST (typically 02:30 am – 04:30 am). The addition of seasoned engineers from Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes signals that Cadillac aims to be more than a backmarker, potentially challenging the midfield from day one.
Source: Formula1.com
