Cadillac Approved for F1 Entry in 2026

General Motors Joins the Grid with a New Works Team

General Motors (GM) has officially secured approval to enter Formula 1 in 2026 under its luxury Cadillac brand.

The decision follows GM’s strengthened commitment to F1, after its initial partnership bid with Andretti was rejected.

Key Details of Cadillac’s F1 Entry

Entry Approved: Following sporting, technical, and commercial assessments by FIA & F1
Team Structure: Joint effort between GM and TWG
Base Location: Silverstone, UK
Engine Agreement: Ferrari supply deal for initial seasons
Future Plans: GM will develop its own F1 power unit

Why Was Cadillac Approved?

Unlike the rejected Andretti bid, GM convinced F1 by:
Committing to a full works team in the long run
Securing an engine supply (Ferrari) instead of relying on compulsory allocation
Investing in developing its own F1 power unit

US DOJ Investigation into Andretti’s rejection also influenced F1’s decision.

What GM & F1 Leaders Are Saying

F1 President Stefano Domenicali:
“GM’s Cadillac entry is an exciting step forward for Formula 1.”

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem:
“This is a transformative moment for F1.”

Dan Towriss (TWG Owner):
“We’ve built a strong foundation with GM. Now, we accelerate our efforts toward 2026.”

F1’s Changing Landscape in 2026

Ford → Partnering with Red Bull Powertrains
Audi → Buying & rebranding Sauber
Honda → Moving from Red Bull to Aston Martin
Renault (Alpine) → Exiting engine manufacturing & switching to Mercedes power units