F1 confirms agreement in principle for GM/Cadillac to enter in 2026

Formula 1 has reached an agreement in principle that will bring General Motors onto the grid under the Cadillac brand as the 11th team in 2026. The project was given approval by the FIA last year but in January the commercial assessment from F1 resulted in an Andretti Cadillac team rejected for 2026. At the time, F1 said it would be more open to a 2028 entry if GM committed to producing its own power unit – as it had indicated it would – and discussions have continued since then with both the car manufacturer as well as its partners at TWG Global. “Over the course of this year, they have achieved operational milestones and made clear their commitment to brand the 11th team GM/Cadillac, and that GM will enter as an engine supplier at a later time,” F1 said in a statement. “Formula 1 is therefore pleased to move forward with this application process and will provide further updates in due course.” Following the initial response in January, RACER understands that outgoing Liberty Media president and CEO Greg Maffei has played a significant role in evolving GM’s plans. “With Formula 1’s continued growth plans in the U.S., we have always believed that welcoming an impressive U.S. brand like GM/Cadillac to the grid and GM as a future power unit supplier could bring additional value and interest to the sport,” Maffei said. “We credit the leadership of General Motors and their partners with significant progress in their readiness to enter Formula 1. We are excited to move forward with the application process for the GM/Cadillac team to enter the Championship in 2026.” F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says the project now has the full support of all of the sport’s key stakeholders as it works towards entering in just over a year’s time. “General Motors and Cadillac’s commitment to this project is an important and positive demonstration of the evolution of our sport,” Domenicali said. “We look forward to seeing the progress and growth of this entry, certain of the full collaboration and support of all the parties involved.”