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General Motors and TWG Motorsports have appointed Russ O’Blenes as CEO of the newly formed Cadillac Formula 1 engine project.
Cadillac will be the 11th team on the F1 grid in 2026, using Ferrari power units initially. The plan includes developing their own power unit by 2028, with GM Performance Power Units LLC created for this purpose. Russ O’Blenes will lead the venture, bringing over 30 years of racing experience to the table. TWG Motorsports’ CEO, Dan Towriss, expressed confidence in O’Blenes’ leadership. Cadillac aims to set new standards in F1 with a focus on performance and innovation under O’Blenes and Team Principal Graeme Lowdon’s guidance. GM President Mark Reuss emphasized O’Blenes’ expertise in leading the Power Unit team for this global showcase of engineering capabilities.
