Components 1 has reached an settlement in precept that may convey Basic Motors onto the grid beneath the Cadillac model because the eleventh group in 2026.
The venture was given approval by the FIA final yr however in January the industrial evaluation from F1 resulted in an Andretti Cadillac group rejected for 2026. On the time, F1 stated it could be extra open to a 2028 entry if GM dedicated to producing its personal energy unit – because it had indicated it could – and discussions have continued since then with each the automotive producer in addition to its companions at TWG World.
“Over the course of this yr, they’ve achieved operational milestones and made clear their dedication to model the eleventh group GM/Cadillac, and that GM will enter as an engine provider at a later time,” F1 stated in an announcement. “Components 1 is due to this fact happy to maneuver ahead with this utility course of and can present additional updates in the end.”
Following the preliminary response in January, RACER understands that outgoing Liberty Media president and CEO Greg Maffei has performed a big function in evolving GM’s plans.
“With Components 1’s continued development plans within the U.S., we’ve at all times believed that welcoming a powerful U.S. model like GM/Cadillac to the grid and GM as a future energy unit provider might convey further worth and curiosity to the game,” Maffei stated.
“We credit score the management of Basic Motors and their companions with vital progress of their readiness to enter Components 1. We’re excited to maneuver ahead with the applying course of for the GM/Cadillac group to enter the Championship in 2026.”
GM President Mark Reuss stated: “As the top of motorsports, F1 calls for boundary-pushing innovation and excellence. It’s an honor for Basic Motors and Cadillac to hitch the world’s premier racing collection, and we’re dedicated to competing with ardour and integrity to raise the game for race followers all over the world. This can be a international stage for us to display GM’s engineering experience and expertise management at a wholly new stage.”
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali stated the venture now has the complete help of all the sport’s key stakeholders as it really works in direction of coming into in simply over a yr’s time.
“Basic Motors and Cadillac’s dedication to this venture is a vital and optimistic demonstration of the evolution of our sport,” Domenicali stated. “We sit up for seeing the progress and development of this entry, sure of the complete collaboration and help of all of the events concerned.”
Domenicali’s help was echoed by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
“Basic Motors is a large international model and powerhouse within the OEM world and is working with spectacular companions,” he stated. “I’m absolutely supportive of the efforts made by the FIA, Components 1, GM and the group to take care of dialogue and work in direction of this end result of an settlement in precept to progress this utility to convey a GM/Cadillac branded group on the grid for the 2026 FIA Components One World Championship.
“All events, together with the FIA, will proceed to work collectively to make sure the method progresses easily.”
Mario Andretti will function a director on the group’s board.
“My past love was Components 1 and now – 70 years later – the F1 paddock remains to be my completely satisfied place,” stated the 1978 world champion.
“I’m completely thrilled with Cadillac, Components 1, Mark Walter, and Dan Towriss. To nonetheless be concerned at this stage of my life — I’ve to pinch myself to verify I’m not dreaming.”
The announcement additionally confirms TWG World’s place because the guardian firm that owns and operates Andretti World, Wayne Taylor Racing and Spire Motorsports along with the Cadillac F1 program.
“We’re excited to associate with Basic Motors in bringing a dynamic presence to Components 1,” stated Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG World’s motorsports companies. “Collectively, we’re assembling a world-class group that may embody American innovation and ship unforgettable moments to race followers all over the world. We admire FIA and FOM’s help of our utility and their recognition of the worth we will convey to the championship.’’
This story has been up to date to incorporate further quotes and particulars.
