General Motors and TWG Global have reached an agreement in principle with Formula 1 to bring a new Cadillac F1 team to the motorsports series in 2026. GM will also launch an F1 power unit as it targets becoming a full works team (one that can build its own F1 cars and power units) by the end of the decade.
Cadillac will be the first new team to join F1 since 2016 and the 11th team on the grid. GM says that launching an F1 team will “highlight the Cadillac brand to a diverse international audience”, showcasing its technology and design capabilities.
“As the pinnacle of motorsports, F1 demands boundary-pushing innovation and excellence. It’s an honor for General Motors and Cadillac to join the world’s premier racing series, and we’re committed to competing with passion and integrity to elevate the sport for race fans around the world,” said GM president Mark Reuss.
“We’re excited to partner with General Motors in bringing a dynamic presence to Formula 1,” said Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Global’s motorsports businesses. “Together, we’re assembling a world-class team that will embody American innovation and deliver unforgettable moments to race fans around the world. We appreciate FIA and FOM’s support of our application and their recognition of the value we can bring to the championship.’’
Mario Andretti, the last American F1 Champion, will serve as a director on the team’s board. Andretti said, “My first love was Formula 1 and now – 70 years later – the F1 paddock is still my happy place. I’m absolutely thrilled with Cadillac, Formula 1, Mark Walter and Dan Towriss. To still be involved at this stage of my life — I have to pinch myself to make sure I’m not dreaming.”
Since GM’s bid to join F1 was announced in January 2023, Cadillac Formula 1 has assembled an experienced team to work on aerodynamics, chassis and component development, software, and vehicle dynamics simulation. The team has operations in Fishers, Indiana; Charlotte, North Carolina; Warren, Michigan; and Silverstone, UK.
