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There is much talk of an 11th F1 team joining the grid for 2026 – and confirmation could come very soon.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has mentioned the imminent confirmation of a new F1 team joining the grid. There are reports of a new team effort with heavy involvement from General Motors, which is expected to debut in the 2026 F1 season under new technical regulations. While GM has a storied motorsport history, it has never competed in F1, making this potential entry significant. Brown highlighted the excitement of having more competition and new elements for fans to anticipate. GM’s entry will mark the second US-licensed team on the grid, joining Haas, and adds to F1’s recent growth in the US with new races in Miami and Las Vegas. Ford is also set to enter F1 in 2026 through a partnership with Red Bull for a new power unit, emphasizing the increasing American presence in the sport. Brown expressed optimism for the future of F1 in the US, including the potential for American drivers to make a mark on the series.
