General Motors (GM) has announced its intention to enter Formula 1 in 2026 under its Cadillac brand, marking a significant milestone in the sport’s growing presence in the United States.
Partnering with TWG Global, GM plans to establish a Cadillac-branded team and eventually develop its own engine, although a customer engine will be used initially, with Ferrari as a likely supplier.
The $450 million anti-dilution fee for GM’s entry underscores the high stakes, reflecting F1’s rising popularity and value. The move has been met with enthusiasm from F1 leadership, including Liberty Media’s Greg Maffei, who called the addition of a prominent U.S. brand a boon for the sport’s continued expansion.
This new entry builds on a revised bid from Andretti Global, which was previously rejected but has now gained traction with GM as the principal team owner.
Michael Andretti, once central to the original proposal, is no longer involved, though his father, 1978 F1 world champion Mario Andretti, will serve in an advisory role.
Cadillac’s inclusion will bring the number of manufacturers in F1 to six, alongside Mercedes, Ferrari, Ford, Honda, and Audi, driven in part by new engine regulations on hybrid technology.
