Overview

• German media reports say Cadillac has appointed former Audi F1 engine leader Adam Baker as chief operating officer to oversee its power unit program.
• His role includes building an in-house engine department at a new facility in Charlotte, North Carolina slated to open next year.
• Cadillac will race with Ferrari power units from its 2026 debut through at least the end of 2028, according to the reports.
• The plan targets Cadillac-produced power units from 2029 as the team evolves into a full factory operation.
• Uncertainty over possible early changes to F1’s 2026–2030 power-unit rules, including a potential V8 or V10 return, complicates development choices.