The American automobile company General Motors has reached an agreement with Formula 1 so that its GM/Cadillac brand becomes the eleventh team on the grid in the 2026 season, so there will be 22 pilots competing that course.
The announcement comes after Formula 1 checked the “viability” of its arrival and made a “commercial evaluation.” “Throughout this year, they have made clear their commitment to using the GM/Cadillac brand as the 11th team, and that GM will come in as an engine supplier at a later time. Therefore, Formula 1 is pleased to move forward with this process», noted the organizers.
The president and CEO of Liberty Media -owner of the rights to Formula 1-, Greg Maffei welcomed “an impressive American brand” as GM/Cadillac and General Motors as a future supplier of power units. “We thank the leadership of General Motors for the progress in their preparation to enter Formula 1. We are excited to advance the process for the GM/Cadillac team to enter the World Championship in 2026,” he noted.
For his part, the president and CEO of Formula 1, Stefano Domenicali, assured that the commitment of GM and Cadillac is “an important and positive demonstration” of the evolution of the sport. “We look forward to seeing the progress and growth of this application, assured of the full collaboration and support of all parties involved,” he said.
The president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), Mohammed Ben Sulayem, He was also pleased to have a “great global brand” in the championship.. «I fully support the efforts made by the FIA, Formula 1, GM and the team to progress this request to add the team to the grid of the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. All parties, including the FIA, will continue working together to ensure the process moves forward smoothly,” she said.
«F1 demands innovation and excellence that pushes the limits. Is an honor for General Motors and Cadillac to join the world’s main racing championshipand we are committed to competing with passion and integrity to elevate the sport. “This is a global stage for us to demonstrate GM’s engineering expertise and technological leadership at a whole new level,” said General Motors President Mark Reuss.
Finally, CEO of TWG Global’s motorsports division, Dan Towriss, acknowledged that he is “excited” to partner with General Motors. «Together, we are assembling a world-class team that will embody American innovation and deliver unforgettable moments to fans around the world. We appreciate the support of the FIA for our request and their recognition of the value we can contribute to the championship,” he concluded.
