The United States will welcome a new team to Formula 1 next season, as Cadillac’s entry for 2026 has been confirmed. An 11th team means 22 cars will line up on the F1 grid next year.
In a statement released earlier this month, it was agreed that: “following the completion of their respective sporting, technical and commercial assessments, the application by General Motors and TWG Motorsports to bring a Cadillac team to the FIA Formula One World Championship from 2026 has been approved.”
The new F1 team will be headed up by former Manor Racing boss Graeme Lowdon and a base has already been established near the Silverstone F1 circuit in the UK, in addition to their main headquarters in Fishers, outside of Indianapolis.
U.S. car manufacturer GM and TWG Motorsports are also building a power unit facility, which will ultimately create the engine that will make the Cadillac team a full-works operation, near General Motors’ technical centre in Charlotte, North Carolina. In the short-term, Cadillac will use Ferrari engines, and — at this stage — no drivers have been announced for the 2026 season.
Stefano Domenicali, President & CEO of Formula 1 said: “The commitment by General Motors to bring a Cadillac team to Formula 1 was an important and positive demonstration of the evolution of our sport. I want to thank GM and TWG for their constructive engagement over many months and look forward to welcoming the team on the grid from 2026 for what will be another exciting year for Formula 1.”
