Method 1 has reached an settlement in precept that can convey Common Motors onto the grid beneath the Cadillac model because the eleventh crew in 2026.
The challenge was given approval by the FIA final 12 months however in January the industrial evaluation from F1 resulted in an Andretti Cadillac crew rejected for 2026. On the time, F1 mentioned 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 automobile producer in addition to its companions at TWG International.
“Over the course of this 12 months, they’ve achieved operational milestones and made clear their dedication to model the eleventh crew GM/Cadillac, and that GM will enter as an engine provider at a later time,” F1 mentioned in an announcement. “Method 1 is subsequently happy to maneuver ahead with this software 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 Method 1’s continued progress plans within the U.S., we’ve all the time believed that welcoming a formidable U.S. model like GM/Cadillac to the grid and GM as a future energy unit provider may convey extra worth and curiosity to the game,” Maffei mentioned.
“We credit score the management of Common Motors and their companions with vital progress of their readiness to enter Method 1. We’re excited to maneuver ahead with the appliance course of for the GM/Cadillac crew to enter the Championship in 2026.”
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says the challenge now has the complete help of all the sport’s key stakeholders as it really works in direction of getting into in simply over a 12 months’s time.
“Common Motors and Cadillac’s dedication to this challenge is a crucial and optimistic demonstration of the evolution of our sport,” Domenicali mentioned. “We look ahead to seeing the progress and progress of this entry, sure of the complete collaboration and help of all of the events concerned.”
