Cadillac started in Formula 1 in 2026: A new age of racing cars!

Cadillac started in Formula 1 in 2026: A new age of racing cars!

In a trend -setting step for Formula 1, Cadillac will join the World Cup as an eleventh team from 2026. The news from Formula 1 confirmed on March 7 that General Motors, together with the FIA ​​and F1 management, reached an agreement that enables the long controversial entry of Cadillac on a solid foundation. This is the first newcomer since Haas in 2016. The challenge for the Cadillac team had been in tough negotiations for over two years, but now the entry has been officially approved, which is considered significant progress, as

The process at that time started over three years ago, driven by a basic agreement between the FIA ​​and Cadillac. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem described the conclusion of the negotiations as a "milestone" and sees this a chance to give Formula 1 fresh energy. The promotion of Cadillac was made easier after the team had met the strict criteria of the FIA ​​on specialist knowledge and sustainability. In the approval, reference is also made to the goal of starting with its own engine in Formula 1 from 2028, whereby the entry now creates a real basis for long -term success in this competitive environment, such as Motorsport-Magazin explained.

a long journey to this moment

The last hurdles for the F1 entry were recently overcome after Cadillac had intensively invested in its development structure, including the establishment of a new factory in Concord, North Carolina. In order to bridge the time until the debut, Cadillac will initially drive with Ferrari engines, while the development of its own engine is being sought for 2028. The team is managed by experienced experts, including ex-Renault-CTO Nick Chester as a technical director, a sign of the commitment and ambitions of the new team in the highly complex motorsport environment.

Cadillac is not only faced with large, technological challenges, but also with financial. The exact costs for starting are still unclear, but according to the current regulations of the FIA, new teams have to pay up to $ 200 million in order to gain a foothold in Formula 1 circus. The coming months will be decisive to secure the success of the team in a future -oriented manner and to take the right steps to achieve a competitive position in Formula 1.