The Cadillac CTS arrived on the scene in 2002 and spearheaded the brand’s revival. While the model targeted younger consumers, Cadillac wasn’t ready to call it quits on front-wheel drive land yachts.

As Formula 1's first brand-new entrant in a decade, Cadillac will be up against it when it turns up in Melbourne for its grand prix debut in March next year. But while its on-track success will likely ...