16 February 2026motorsportAnalysisCommentary
Keanu Reeves to front documentary on Cadillac's Formula 1 debut
Hollywood star Keanu Reeves partners with the new Cadillac Formula 1 team to film a behind‑the‑scenes docuseries, tracking the American outfit’s rise from concept to its first race in March.
Keanu Reeves is joining forces with the Cadillac Formula 1 team on a documentary that tracks the American automaker’s road to its first F1 race. The series, announced in July 2025, will culminate with Cadillac’s debut at the Bahrain Grand Prix in March.
Why it matters:
- Cadillac is the first major American automaker to field a works F1 team, a key step in expanding the sport’s US footprint.
- Reeves’ Hollywood profile brings mainstream attention, likely pulling new viewers into F1’s global audience.
The details:
- Filming started at the Bahrain preseason test, where Reeves gave an F1 TV interview and began tracking the team from concept to race‑ready.
- The series will show chassis design, GM’s hybrid power‑unit, on‑track action with drivers Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas, and insights from CEO Dan Towriss.
What's next:
- Cadillac will debut at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix, with the docuseries slated to air shortly after the race.
- A late‑2025 or early‑2026 release on a major streaming platform aims to turn race‑week excitement into a wider audience.