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Cadillac Formula 1 Team Officially Approved for 2026 Season

Cadillac’s Formula 1 team gains approval to compete starting in 2026, becoming the 11th team in the league, powered by Ferrari engines.

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  1. Formula One and FIA approve GM-backed Cadillac entry for 2026 season

    F1’s presence in the United States has increased dramatically in recent seasons following the success of the sport’s Netflix series, Drive to Survive.

    Formula One and FIA approve GM-backed Cadillac entry for 2026 season

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  2. Formula 1 officially approves Cadillac as new American team starting in 2026

    The team is a product of a partnership between GM and Cadillac, which will build the power unit, and TWG Motorsports, the parent company of Andretti Global, to build the cars.

    Formula 1 officially approves Cadillac as new American team starting in 2026

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  3. Cadillac F1 receives approval to enter global series as expanded 11th team in 2026

    Cadillac F1 anticipates being distinctively American with its partnership with General Motors and the possibility of IndyCar driver Colton Herta, a California native, in the two-car lineup.

    Cadillac F1 receives approval to enter global series as expanded 11th team in 2026

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Mar 7th, 2025, 5:05 PM ET

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Cadillac's new Formula 1 team has received official approval to join the 2026 grid, making it the 11th team in the series. The team, supported by General Motors and TWG Motorsports, will initially use Ferrari engines until it develops its own power units. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem heralded the approval as a transformative moment for motorsport, expressing confidence in Cadillac's impact on the sport. Team principal Graeme Lowdon is set to lead the efforts as Cadillac aims to inspire future competitors and fans within the growing presence of Formula 1 in the U.S.

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  • Cadillac's Formula 1 team has received official approval to join the grid in 2026, marking the expansion of F1 to an 11th team.

  • The entry of Cadillac, backed by General Motors, is seen as a significant milestone for both the sport and the U.S. motorsports scene, promising to bring fresh energy and innovation to F1.

  • FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali have expressed optimism that Cadillac's participation will inspire future competitors and fans, especially as interest in F1 continues to grow in the U.S.

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