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Cadillac has confirmed General Motors are ‘committed’ to their sportscar programmes amid firm plans to enter Formula 1 at the start of 2026.
A Cadillac spokesperson confirmed their commitment to full-time participation in IMSA and the WEC, noting Formula 1 as a valuable addition to their racing endeavors. The V-Series.R LMDh was introduced by Cadillac in the GTP and Hypercar classes last year, with a homologation cycle through 2026. Cadillac plans to enter F1 in 2026, potentially developing a successor to the V-Series.R by 2029 under the GTP/Hypercar regulations. Wayne Taylor Racing (WTR) renewed their collaboration with Cadillac, partnering with Andretti for technical support in recent years. Mario Andretti will serve as team director for Cadillac’s entry into F1, following their split from Chip Ganassi for IMSA and WEC projects. The brand’s ongoing success in IMSA contrasts with their WEC performance, where partnership with JOTA marks their first factory effort in the championship. Cadillac’s future sportscar plans will likely be influenced by their results in IMSA and the WEC as they remain committed to both series for the time being.
