General Motors enters Formula 1, starting with Honda engines in 2026 before introducing its own power unit by 2028.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown stated that he expects confirmation of a new team joining the F1 grid to be “imminent.”
According to information from the paddock, General Motors and Cadillac have taken the lead on the Andretti project, with Michael Andretti remaining in the background. The announcement is expected this week, ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.
GM is set to join the F1 grid for the 2026 season, coinciding with the introduction of new technical regulations. The team would use a Honda engine for two years before debuting its own power unit in 2028.
“They have a great history in motorsport, General Motors,” Brown said in Las Vegas.
“I think it’s great, more competition. It’s something that excites the fans.”
“They love new Grands Prix, new power units, new racing teams, new drivers. So it’s exciting.”
Brown, who has collaborated with GM’s Chevrolet division through McLaren’s IndyCar team, confirmed that an announcement is likely soon.
“We haven’t been officially told anything. We partner with GM through our IndyCar team. They seem to have big smiles on their faces, so I think an announcement is probably imminent.”
“It will be exciting to have another manufacturer alongside Audi in our sport.”
Ford will also enter F1 in 2026 as part of a partnership with Red Bull to develop a new power unit.
Brown highlighted GM’s commitment to F1 as further evidence of the sport’s growth in the United States.
“We must remember Ford is coming. So there will be two American manufacturers, which is great.”
“They will help raise awareness of the sport and hopefully bring sponsors who invest in it. It would be great to see an American driver again. I think that will take some time.”
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GM Confirms F1 Entry: Honda Power to Start, GM Engines Later GM Confirms F1 Entry: Honda Power to Start, GM Engines Later
