Formula 1 has officially given preliminary approval for General Motors to join the grid under the Cadillac brand as the 11th team in 2026.

This milestone follows the FIA's initial approval last year and extensive discussions between F1, GM, and TWG Global. The agreement marks a significant shift from January's rejection of the Andretti Cadillac team, with GM now committing to enter as both a team brand and future engine supplier.

Key Points:

• GM/Cadillac will enter F1 as the 11th team in 2026
• GM plans to develop its own power unit in the future
• The project has received full support from F1's key stakeholders
• Mario Andretti will serve as a team board director
• TWG Global will be the parent company operating the program

Liberty Media president Greg Maffei played a crucial role in evolving GM's plans, emphasizing the value of bringing an American brand like GM/Cadillac to the growing U.S. market.

GM President Mark Reuss expressed commitment to competing with "passion and integrity," while F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem both voiced strong support for the project.

Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Global's motorsports businesses, highlighted their partnership with GM, stating they're "assembling a world-class team" to bring "unforgettable moments to race fans around the world."

The 1978 F1 World Champion Mario Andretti shared his enthusiasm: "My first love was Formula 1 and now – 70 years later – the F1 paddock is still my happy place."

This entry represents a significant expansion of F1's grid and strengthens the sport's presence in the United States, with both parties working towards a successful launch in 2026.

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