Formula 1 announced this Monday that it has reached an agreement with General Motors (GM) to support the incorporation of GM/Cadillac as the eleventh team on the 2026 World Championship grid. Formula 1 reports that “it has maintained a dialogue with General Motors, and its partners at TWG Global, on the viability of an entry following the commercial evaluation and the decision made by Formula 1 in January 2024.”
In this way, F1 indicates that GM/Cadillac will be the eleventh team in 2026, and that GM will enter as an engine supplier at a later time. “Formula 1 is therefore pleased to move forward with this application process and will provide further updates in due course,” he adds.
F1 applauds the entry of “an impressive brand” that fits “with the continued growth plans in the US.”
Greg Maffei, president and CEO of Liberty Media, notes on the championship website: “With Formula 1’s continued growth plans in the United States, we have always believed that welcoming an impressive American brand like GM/Cadillac to the grill and GM as a future supplier of power units could bring additional value and interest to the sport.”
For Stefano Domenicali, president and CEO of Formula 1, “the commitment of General Motors and Cadillac to this project is an important and positive demonstration of the evolution of our sport. We look forward to seeing the progress and growth of this application, assured of the full collaboration and support of all parties involved.”
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem notes that “General Motors is a great global brand and a powerhouse in the world of original equipment manufacturers and is working with impressive partners.” “I fully support the efforts made by the FIA, Formula 1, GM and the team to maintain dialogue and work towards this outcome of an agreement to advance this request to bring a GM/Cadillac branded team to the Championship grid. of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship. All parties, including the FIA, will continue to work together to ensure that the process progresses smoothly.”
Mark Reuss, president of General Motors, explains: “As the pinnacle of motorsport, F1 demands innovation and excellence to the limit. General Motors and Cadillac are honored to join the world’s premier championship, and we are committed to racing with passion and integrity to elevate the sport for racing fans around the world. “This is a global stage to demonstrate GM’s engineering expertise and technology leadership to a whole new level.”
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