GM F1 Entry Gains Momentum as Works Team Possibility Grows
General Motors' potential Formula 1 entry is gaining significant momentum, with increasing likelihood of an 11-team grid expansion by 2026.
Black Cadillac Racing prototype car
Following the rejection of the initial Andretti-Cadillac partnership, GM is now positioning itself for a works team entry. The shift in direction came after Michael Andretti's departure as CEO of Andretti Global, giving GM greater control over the F1 project.
Key developments:
- GM is pursuing a works team entry, possibly starting in 2026
- The team's car development continues at a Silverstone facility
- FIA has already approved the technical criteria for entry
- Power unit supply arrangements for initial years remain under discussion
- An announcement about next steps could come by month's end
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has expressed support for a GM works entry, stating it would be "a different story" from the previous Andretti proposal. He emphasized that teams cannot block such an entry, as the decision rests with Formula 1 and the FIA.
The project already holds FIA approval for meeting new entrant criteria, demonstrating its technical readiness. GM's increased involvement and commitment to developing its own power unit could fulfill F1's stated preference for manufacturer participation, potentially accelerating the approval process.
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