Ferrari has confirmed it has reached an settlement to produce the longer term Cadillac Method 1 workforce with energy models and gearboxes from 2026.
The Normal Motors-backed entry that was previously referred to as Andretti Cadillac is making ready to be on the grid in simply over a yr’s time to match up with the beginning of recent aerodynamic rules. That entry level comes at the least two years earlier than GM believes it can have its personal energy unit prepared, that means it wants a provide deal within the meantime. Ferrari says an settlement is now in place.
“Ferrari N.V. at present broadcasts a multi-year settlement ranging from 2026 with Andretti Method Racing LLC, relating to the availability of energy unit and gearbox to the racing workforce led by TWG International and Normal Motors, topic to Andretti Method Racing LLC receiving written affirmation from the FIA – F1 that its entry to the 2026 FIA Method One Championship has been accepted and accepted,” a Ferrari assertion learn.
The settlement means Cadillac is not going to want a compulsory provide deal as outlined beneath the F1 sporting rules, and is one other milestone reached earlier than it may obtain its official entry from the FIA.
Because the Ferrari assertion highlights, affirmation of the entry has but to be supplied from the governing physique, regardless of Method 1’s current announcement that it’s working so as to add GM because the eleventh workforce in 2026. RACER understands the working firm of Andretti Method Racing LLC will change as a part of the transition to GM branding the workforce as Cadillac.
GM additionally confirmed its workforce principal throughout the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, with former Manor sporting director and up to date advisor Graeme Lowdon chosen to steer the workforce.
RACER understands GM is already setting up an influence unit facility in Charlotte, North Carolina, with the newest timeline stating its intention is to have its works engine prepared by the tip of the last decade.
