Formula 1, Cadillac and General Motors

Formula 1 approves GM-Cadillac as an 11th team starting in 2026, bringing an American car maker on the grid
Formula 1 announced Monday that it has approved the entry of GM and Cadillac as a new team on the grid, bringing a storied American car maker into the pinnacle of motorsport.
General Motors Is Bringing A Cadillac Team To Formula 1 In 2026
General Motors is set to become the first U.S. automaker with a Formula 1 team when a Cadillac-branded team joins the racing series in 2026, F1 announced Monday, ending a years-long battle between the series and former driver Michael Andretti, who initially proposed a GM expansion.
Formula 1 Has a New Friend in General Motors
Formula 1 is adding an 11th team in 2026 and it will be owned by U.S. automaker General Motors (NYSE: GM). The deal comes after contentious negotiations, but is a win for both sides, brining another "works" team to the grid and massive exposure to GM. Travis Hoium covers the details in the video below.
Formula 1 expands grid as General Motors to become the 11th team in 2026
Formula One announced Monday that “an agreement in principle” has been reached “with General Motors to support bringing GM/Cadillac” to the grid as the sport’s 11th team in 2026.
Formula 1 expands grid to add GM’s Cadillac brand and team for the 2026 season
The team will use Ferrari engines its first two years until GM has a Cadillac engine built for competition in time for the 2028 season.
Formula 1 approves GM as 11th team on grid for 2026 season
Formula 1 has confirmed that it has reached an agreement in principle with General Motors to add an 11th team to the grid for 2026, with the new outfit likely to be branded as Cadillac.
GM's Cadillac F1 Team Is Finally Happening, Will Join Grid in 2026
Andretti Global's long-standing entry has finally been approved, but the Andretti name is conspicuously absent from the announcement.
Cadillac Formula 1 Team Approved for 2026
The Cadillac F1 team will initially be a customer team in 2026—with its engine supply to be determined. Cadillac is expected to produce its own Formula 1 engines by 2028. GM president Mark Reuss said: “As the pinnacle of motorsports, F1 demands boundary-pushing innovation and excellence.
A 12th F1 team after Cadillac? Why not, says FIA president
Formula One could expand to 12 teams now that General Motors' brand Cadillac has been accepted as the 11th from 2026, according to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
FIA president: F1 could expand to 12 teams after Cadillac
Formula 1 could expand to 12 teams now that Cadillac has been accepted as the 11th from 2026, says FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
FIA involvement in GM bid uncovered after surprise Cadillac F1 twist
The Cadillac F1 team will join the grid in 2026, and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem believes it wouldn't have happened without him.
Formula 1 agrees to GM joining grid for 2026 season
Formula 1 has confirmed that it has reached an agreement in principle with General Motors to add an 11th team to the grid for ...
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GM and Cadillac's Big Play in Formula 1: The Road to 2026
General Motors (GM) is set to enter Formula 1 in 2026 with a new team under its luxury Cadillac brand. This exciting ...
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Legendary racer Mario Andretti says GM joining Formula 1 brings him full circle
The 1978 F1 world champion called Formula 1's decision to expand its grid in 2026 to make space for a Cadillac brand American ...
Andretti and General Motors's Formula 1 Team May Happen After All
It was a surprising decision, particularly because the FIA had already approved the team themselves after a lengthy open ...
Michael Andretti's Formula 1 dream comes to bittersweet fruition without his involvement
Michael Andretti has been sidelined from his namesake motorsports organization and won’t have any role with the Formula 1 ...