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Cadillac Secures Spot on Formula 1 Grid for 2026, Marking Major U.S. Expansion

The American automaker, backed by General Motors and TWG Motorsports, will become the 11th team in the global series with plans to showcase its engineering on the world stage.

Dan Towriss, the new owner of Andretti Global, laughs with Mario Andretti before the IndyCar Series season-opening race Sunday March 2, 2025, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
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Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Ferrari SF-24 leads Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas.

Overview

  • The FIA and Formula One Management have officially approved Cadillac's entry into Formula 1, starting in the 2026 season as the 11th team on the grid.
  • Backed by General Motors and TWG Motorsports, the team aims to establish a distinctly American presence in F1, including potential American drivers like Colton Herta.
  • Cadillac will initially lease engines from Ferrari while developing its own power units, which will be built in a new facility in North Carolina.
  • The entry aligns with the growing U.S. footprint in Formula 1, which now includes three races in the country and increasing fan interest driven by Netflix's 'Drive to Survive' series.
  • The move reflects a broader push for American competitiveness in global motorsports, but challenges remain as Cadillac seeks to compete with established teams like Red Bull, Ferrari, and Mercedes.