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FIA Approves GM as Formula 1 Engine Supplier for 2029

General Motors' Cadillac F1 team will debut in 2026 with Ferrari engines, transitioning to U.S.-built power units in 2029.

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Formula One F1 - Spanish Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - June 20, 2024 General view as a worker cleans the FiA logo ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix REUTERS/Albert Gea/ File Photo
The GM logo is seen on the China Headquarters in Shanghai, China, August 29, 2022. REUTERS/Aly Song/ File Photo
FILE - A General Motors logo is seen on a building, April 24, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Overview

  • The FIA has officially approved GM Performance Power Units LLC as a Formula 1 engine supplier starting in the 2029 season.
  • The Cadillac F1 team, backed by General Motors and TWG Motorsports, will join the grid in 2026 as the 11th team, initially using Ferrari engines.
  • GM plans to open a dedicated engine development facility near its Charlotte Technical Center in North Carolina in 2026 to support the project.
  • The 2029 entry aligns with potential regulatory changes in Formula 1, including discussions about simpler and more cost-efficient engine designs.
  • FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem highlighted GM's entry as a step toward expanding the sport globally and increasing manufacturer participation.