P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Reports have suggested that Cadillac has made another huge signing ahead of its 2026 F1 arrival.
Cadillac has signed Adam Baker, the former chief executive of Audi Formula Racing, as their chief operating officer for the engine factory.
Baker’s appointment comes as Cadillac prepares to enter Formula 1 next season as a Ferrari customer team.
The American squad will initially use power units supplied by Ferrari until 2028, with plans to become their own powertrain supplier from 2029.
Baker will oversee the establishment of an F1 engine factory in Charlotte, North Carolina, under General Motors.
It remains unclear whether Cadillac will design a new powertrain for the current regulations or anticipate a switch to V10s or V8s in the future.
Despite uncertainties about the regulations, Baker’s arrival signifies an important step for Cadillac in the world of Formula 1.
