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F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has called GM and Cadillac’s commitment to the championship “important” and that he is certain of “full collaboration and support” for the process of adding the Cadillac Formula 1 Team to the grid.
F1 boss Stefano Domenicali announced that General Motors (GM) and Cadillac are set to join F1 as the 11th team on the grid starting in 2026. This move marks the beginning of a new regulatory era in F1 with updated chassis and power unit rules. Initially, GM/Cadillac will enter as a customer team, transitioning to a full works team with its own engine by 2028, introducing another major OEM to the series. Despite F1 rejecting Andretti’s bid earlier, GM and Cadillac have made significant progress behind the scenes, leading to their imminent entry. This development has been welcomed by F1 as a positive evolution for the sport, with both Liberty Media and GM expressing enthusiasm for the partnership. A statement of intention has been made by F1, with further updates expected soon on the progress of GM and Cadillac’s entry into the Championship.
