Cadillac starts in 2026 in Formula 1: A new star in the motorsport sky!

Cadillac starts in 2026 in Formula 1: A new star in the motorsport sky!

A groundbreaking step in the world of motorsport: Cadillac will take up as a new team in Formula 1 from 2026! As Kosmo , those responsible for General Motors and TWG Motorsports have prepared themselves for months, and now the entry is officially confirmed. The team will start as an eleventh racing team in the fascinating "premier class" of motorsport. This decision was announced on March 7, 2025 by the International Automobile Association FIA and Formula 1.

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, was enthusiastic about progress: "General Motors' promise to bring a Cadillac team to Formula 1 is essential proof of the development of our sport." Behind the newcomer is the renowned motorsport brand Andretti, while General Motors, as a manufacturer, acts with Cadillac as the namesake. To ensure the technical basis, the team will fall back on Ferrari engines in the first seasons until GM can provide its own drives from 2028, as well as Sportschau reports.

a truly international project

The integration of around 300 people shows the enormous effort behind this project. Michael Andretti, the son of the Formula 1 world champion Mario Andretti, now appears as a consultant after he was considered a controversial figure in the past. Formula 1 has decided not to put the name Andretti in the foreground in order to consolidate the integrative strategy of the new team. Graeme Lowdon will act as team leader while the cockpit team has not yet been determined. With a new regulation that comes into force in 2026, the opportunities among the teams should be better offset, which should further increase the tension in the coming seasons.

Cadillac's ambitious introduction to Formula 1 not only represents a big step for the brand itself, but also signals the growing interest in motorsport in North America. At a time when Formula 1 extends its global presence, Cadillac could play a key role in the future growth of sport.