Cadillac will be a part of the Formulation 1 grid as a competitor for the primary time subsequent yr, the championship has confirmed.
The F1 grid will develop to 22 automobiles for the primary time because the 2016 season to accommodate the arrival of the Normal Motors model.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem referred to as the affirmation of Cadillac’s entry “a transformative second” for Formulation 1.
“I’m proud to guide the Federation on this progressive step for the championship,” he stated. “The FIA Formulation One Championship’s enlargement to an eleventh staff in 2026 is a milestone.”
Cadillac’s entry will coincide with the introduction of recent energy unit and chassis rules to F1 for the primary time since 2014.
“GM/Cadillac brings contemporary power, aligning with the brand new FIA 2026 rules and ushering in an thrilling period for the game,” Ben Sulayem continued. “GM/Cadillac’s presence within the paddock will encourage future rivals and followers. Their entry strengthens our mission to push motorsport’s boundaries on the highest stage.”
The affirmation of Cadillac’s arrival comes over two years after the FIA invited candidates to affix the world championship. In October 2023 it chosen the entry from Andretti World to affix the grid.
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Cadillac introduced in November 2023 it could be a part of Andretti as an influence unit provider in 2028. However regardless of the backing of the American carmaking large, Formulation One Administration blocked Andretti’s entry in January final yr.
Following months of additional lobbying by Cadillac and the FIA, FOM relented. In November final yr it introduced the staff, now rebranded as Cadillac and operated by TWG Motorsports, had an settlement in precept to affix the grid.
GM president Mark Reuss stated the corporate was “thrilled the Cadillac Formulation 1 Crew is official.”
“We’re extremely grateful for the help from the FIA and Formulation 1 management for us and for our companions at TWG.
“The thrill solely grows as we get nearer to showcasing GM’s engineering experience on the distinguished international stage of F1.”
Formulation 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali thanked the brand new entrant “for his or her constructive engagement over many months” and stated the championship “appears ahead to welcoming the staff on the grid from 2026 for what might be one other thrilling yr for Formulation 1.”
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