In a landmark moment for Formula 1, Cadillac will join as the championship’s 11th team, reshaping the motorsport landscape from 2026.
The FIA and Formula 1 have officially confirmed the entry of the Cadillac F1 team as the 11th team on the grid, starting from the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship. This decision marks the first expansion of the grid since Haas joined in 2016 and concludes over two years of extensive evaluation and effort.
Andretti/Cadillac, a partnership between Andretti Global and General Motors (GM), was the sole successful applicant following a rigorous selection process initiated by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem in February 2023.
Despite the initial rejection of their commercial proposal by Formula 1 in January 2024, subsequent negotiations led to a final agreement. The team will now compete under the official name Cadillac F1 Team.
Key official statements:
- Mohammed Ben Sulayem (FIA President):
“Today marks a transformational moment for the championship. GM/Cadillac brings fresh energy aligned with the FIA’s 2026 regulations. Its entry strengthens our mission to push the boundaries of motorsport.” - Stefano Domenicali (CEO, Formula 1):
“GM’s commitment with Cadillac is a positive demonstration of our sport’s evolution. I thank GM and TWG Motorsports for their constructive engagement.” - Mark Reuss (President, GM):
“We are delighted that the Cadillac F1 team is now official. Excitement continues to build as we approach showcasing GM’s technical expertise on Formula 1’s global stage.” - Graeme Lowdon (Team Principal, Cadillac F1):
“We never lost our determination throughout this lengthy process. We look forward to giving fans a new team to support.”
Cadillac F1 will operate from bases in the United States (Indiana, North Carolina, Michigan) and Silverstone (UK), employing over 200 engineers and technicians, actively preparing for their competitive debut in 2026.
Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports:
“Over the past year, we have worked closely with GM to build strong foundations for an extraordinary Formula 1 entry. With 2026 now in sight following today’s final approval by FIA and Formula One Management, we are expanding our facilities, refining advanced technologies, and continuing to recruit top talent.”
Russ O’Blenes, CEO of TWG GM Performance Power Units:
“Our preparation and development of the power unit continues at pace, and we’ve worked hard to recruit high-level talent. As we add more experienced engineering personnel, we look forward to running our first V6 engine in the near future.”
Cadillac F1 team ambitions:
Cadillac aims to become a full factory team by the end of the decade, with recent key appointments including Graeme Lowdon as Team Principal and Russ O’Blenes as CEO of the Power Unit division, reinforcing its long-term commitment and competitive objectives in Formula 1.
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Formula 1 Welcomes Cadillac: Historic Grid Expansion
Formula 1 Welcomes Cadillac: Historic Grid Expansion