Overview

• Ralf Schumacher has publicly floated the idea of Haas serving as a junior team for Cadillac, though the proposal remains commentary rather than a formal negotiation.
• He believes such a partnership could supply Cadillac with critical infrastructure and on-track experience to fast-track its power unit development and support rising drivers.
• Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says that owner Gene Haas has rejected multiple takeover offers and has no plans to sell the team.
• General Motors intends to launch Cadillac’s F1 entry in 2026 using Ferrari customer engines before rolling out a bespoke power unit by 2029.
• With roughly 400 staff to date, Cadillac faces a major organizational challenge that Schumacher argues could be eased through an alliance with Haas.