P1racenews AI automatic summary:
An 11th Formula 1 team led by American manufacturer General Motors will have Honda as a guaranteed engine fallback for its increasingly likely 2026 entry
General Motors will lead the 11th Formula 1 team, backed up by Honda as a guaranteed engine fallback for their likely 2026 entry. F1’s decision to allow this entry is based on the expectation of a GM-led team, even though GM’s in-house engine won’t be ready until 2028. As GM and Cadillac cannot expedite their engine development, they require a customer deal for the first two seasons. The original plan of Andretti Cadillac team with Renault fell through, leading to Honda being a probable engine supplier. With Renault exiting and Mercedes busy, a GM works team may secure an engine provider for the upcoming era. Honda, with its track record and recent collaboration with GM in the US, emerges as a strong candidate for the role.
