3M and the Cadillac Formula 1 Team signed a multi-year global partnership focusing on lightweight materials, bonding, surface preparation, manufacturing optimization and trackside testing for F1 car development. 3M will test technologies under extreme F1 conditions to accelerate development cycles and scale innovations across automotive manufacturers.
3M and the Cadillac Formula 1 Team have agreed to a multi-year global partnership, positioning 3M as the team's Official Material Science Partner. The collaboration centers on lightweight materials, bonding, surface preparation, manufacturing optimization and laboratory testing to enhance F1 car performance.
3M scientists and engineers will work closely with the team both in laboratory settings and at the track, providing real-time support to validate materials under extreme Formula 1 conditions. This trackside assistance will inform process improvements and accelerate the application of high-performance technologies.
The F1 platform offers 3M a high-speed innovation environment to refine and scale solutions across global automotive manufacturers. The partnership also includes branding rights that will boost 3M's visibility in motorsport and broader markets.
