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Cadillac Confirmed as Formula 1's 11th Team Starting in 2026

The American automaker will join the grid with Ferrari engines, marking the first expansion since 2014.

  • The FIA and Formula 1 have officially approved Cadillac's entry as the 11th team for the 2026 season.
  • Cadillac, part of General Motors, will initially use Ferrari engines, with plans for GM to develop its own engines in the future.
  • This expansion brings two U.S.-based teams to the grid, joining the existing Haas F1 team.
  • The move coincides with major 2026 regulation changes, including enhanced electric motor performance and 100% sustainable fuels.
  • Cadillac's entry follows Audi's acquisition of the Sauber team, adding another manufacturer to the evolving Formula 1 landscape.
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