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Cadillac F1’s team has passed the final major hurdle to getting on the F1 grid in time for the 2026 season.
Cadillac’s F1 grand prix project has been officially approved to join the championship starting in the 2026 season. The General Motors-backed project received consent last year after Andretti’s initial application was turned down by FOM on commercial grounds. Dan Towriss is now leading the project, with Cadillac set to enter as the 11th team in 2026. The team will begin as a Ferrari customer before developing their own power unit for the 2028 season in alignment with the new power unit rules. The team will be based at Silverstone and is working on establishing an engine facility near Hendrick Motorsports. Driver lineup for 2026 is yet to be announced, with names like Colton Herta, Sergio Perez, and Valtteri Bottas in consideration. President and CEO Stefano Domenicali expressed excitement for Cadillac’s entry into F1, marking 11 teams on the grid for the 2026 season.
