P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A General Motors/Cadillac F1 team is coming to the grid in 2026 – but needs a power unit.
Mario Andretti has confirmed that the General Motors-Cadillac F1 Team is pursuing a deal with Ferrari for power units from 2026. The announcement was made on November 25th, following RacingNews365’s exclusive report that F1 had reached an agreement with GM for an 11th team to enter the grid, despite the initial rejection of the Andretti-led entry. Michael Andretti stepped back, with Dan Towriss taking over, as F1 hinted at reconsideration if GM joined as a power unit manufacturer from 2028. Originally set to use Renault power units until GM’s option, the team must now seek alternatives, with Ferrari being viewed as the best option. Andretti, a project advisor, expressed preference for a Ferrari deal, citing his history and relationship with the brand. Should a Ferrari arrangement prove elusive, F1 regulations mandate the power unit supplier with the fewest customers to provide engines to a team, potentially resulting in Cadillac securing an engine, while Audi, as a new entrant, may supply only Stake.
