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A new F1 team will join the grid in 2026 and is set to use Ferrari power units for its opening years.
The Andretti F1 project, scheduled to debut in 2026, will be powered by Ferrari and is backed by General Motors, expanding the grid to 22 cars after a decade. F1 officially approved the project last month for entry in 2026, following an initial rejection despite FIA’s backing. Michael Andretti initiated the endeavor, but handed over the reins to Dan Towriss before the confirmation for the 2026 season. Mario Andretti, a former F1 world champion now on the board of directors, revealed talks with Ferrari that led to a multi-year agreement for power unit supply from 2026 onwards. GM is also involved, intending to introduce its power unit in 2028, utilizing Ferrari equipment until then, marking the 11th team in F1 and the third to be Ferrari-powered.
