F1 approves the arrival of Cadillac by 2026
The American brand was formally confirmed to join the World Cup and become the 11th team of the grill.
It was just a mere formality, but finally necessary, and arrived: FIA and F1 officially confirmed the landing of Cadillac as the 11th World Cup team from 2026. This occurred after the final approval that occurred this Friday, to make green light on that principle of agreement that had been signed in November.
The brand that belongs to the General Motors giant will reach the category in a society with TWG Motorsports and use engines provided by Ferrari. Last January TWG formed the GM Performance Power Units LLC to turn Cadillac into an integral team from 2030, with its own drivers.
“Today is a day of transformation and I am proud to lead the Federation in this progressive step in the championship, ”said Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the International Automobile Federation. “The expansion of formula 1 of the FIA to a 11th team in 2026 is a milestone. GM/Cadillac provides renewed energy, aligning with the new regulations of the FIA by 2026 and marking the beginning of an exciting era for sport. The presence of the Cadillac team in the Paddock will inspire future competitors and fans. His presence reinforces our mission of bringing motor sports to the highest level, ”added the Emiratí.
Dan Towriss, executive director of TWG Motorsports, said: “In recent years, we have worked hand with GM to lay a solid base for an extraordinary entry in F1. Now, with 2026 in the sight after the final approval of the FIA and Formula 1, we are accelerating our efforts, expanding our facilities, perfecting avant -garde technologies and continuing to gather first level talents. ” The American Team will have its base in Silverstone, England.
Graeme Lowdon, former director of Virgin (2010-2011) and Marussia (2012-2015) is the director of the team and Pat Symonds, the accomplice of Flavio Briatore in the Crashgate of Singapore 2008 crashgate scandal, is the executive advisor in Engineering.
“As we said in November, General Motors’ commitment to bring a Cadillac team to Formula 1 was an important and positive demonstration of the evolution of our sport,” said Stefano Domenicali, CEO of F1.
The F1 will have 22 cars in the grid after ten years. In 2016 it was the last season with 11 teams; In the next season there would be ten after Manor’s departure.
