Formula 1 accepted on Monday General Motors’ proposal to become the eleventh team under the Cadillac name after the automobile group and the championship confirmed the agreement on Monday.
Thus, the next 2026 grid will now have 22 cars, and not 20. The departure of Michael Andretti from the structure would have accelerated the project, which is now inherited by businessman Dan Towriss, who has fulfilled the commercial and operational criteria. that Liberty Media requested. Finally, after much discussion during the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the green light was given.
“F1 has maintained a dialogue with General Motors and its partners TWG Global to explore the viability of further participation based on commercial criteria and the decision made by F1 in January 2024 (when Andretti’s proposal was rejected). Throughout the year, they achieved their operational goals and showed their commitment to rebranding the new team as GM/Cadillac, with GM later becoming an engine supplier. “F1 is therefore pleased to announce that this request is moving forward,” the statement said.
Liberty Media interim CEO Greg Maffei highlights F1’s plans ‘to expand in the US’. “We have always believed that the integration of an impressive American manufacturer like General Motors and Cadillac could bring additional value to the sport,” underlines the president.
On the other hand, Domenicali, director of F1, celebrated “the commitment of General Motors and Cadillac, a demonstration of the evolution of this sport.”
At the same time, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, one of the main promoters of this proposal, says: “It is one of the big brands in the automotive industry and it works with great partners. I support the efforts made by the FIA, F1 and GM in terms of dialogue to reach this principle of agreement and integrate a team in 2026, we will continue to work together so that the process moves forward properly,” said Ben Sulayem.
