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Cadillac Approved to Join Formula 1 Grid in 2026

General Motors and Cadillac secure F1 entry with Ferrari engines, marking a historic move for American motorsport.

  • Cadillac will become the 11th team on the Formula 1 grid starting in 2026, marking the first new F1 team since Haas joined in 2016.
  • The team will initially use Ferrari engines for its first two seasons before transitioning to General Motors-developed power units in 2028.
  • Michael Andretti, who led the initial bid, stepped back from his leadership role earlier this year, with Dan Towriss now heading the project.
  • Mario Andretti will serve on Cadillac F1's board of directors, continuing to champion the effort for an all-American F1 team.
  • Colton Herta, a top American IndyCar driver, is a leading candidate for one of the team's driver seats, contingent on meeting FIA Super License requirements.
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