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By Alex Harrington
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Cadillac's place in Formula 1 has gained momentum with the announcement of a new partnership with Ferrari, marking a huge development for the prospective new team. Ferrari has confirmed that starting in the 2026 season, they will supply engines and gearboxes to the ambitious Cadillac F1 team.
This collaboration, however, hinges on the decision of the FIA to grant Andretti Formula Racing LLC, now at the helm of Cadillac's F1 aspirations, entry into the 2026 FIA Formula One Championship.
"Ferrari today announces a multi-year agreement starting from 2026 with Andretti Formula Racing LLC, regarding the supply of power unit and gearbox to the racing team led by TWG Global and General Motors, subject to Andretti Formula Racing LLC receiving written confirmation from the FIA – F1 that its entry to the 2026 FIA Formula One Championship has been accepted and approved," Ferrari's statement reads.
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This partnership echoes Ferrari's past support for newcomers such as Haas, who is a satellite team of the Scuderia.
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Cadillac, representing an American lineage in an evolving F1 landscape, aims to become the first new team added to the grid since 2016. General Motors, Cadillac's parent company, sees this initiative as not only a racing endeavor but also as a catalyst for innovation in the brand's technology. Mark Reuss, GM's President, said the following:
"As the pinnacle of motorsports, F1 demands boundary-pushing innovation and excellence. It's an honor for General Motors and Cadillac to join the world's premier racing series, and we're committed to competing with passion and integrity to elevate the sport for race fans around the world."
F1 President Stefano Domenicali further reinforced this sentiment:
"General Motors is a huge global brand and powerhouse in the OEM world and is working with impressive partners. I am fully supportive of the efforts made by the FIA, Formula 1, GM and the team to maintain dialogue and work towards this outcome of an agreement in principle to progress this application to bring a GM/Cadillac branded team on the grid for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship. All parties, including the FIA, will continue to work together to ensure the process progresses smoothly."
The partnership between GM and Ferrari unfolded after navigating a rigorous approval process. Andretti's initial attempt to secure a spot on the F1 grid with Cadillac was initially rejected. In a subsequent bid that included a partnership with TWG Global, their application gained traction. This transition to F1 is expected to serve as a global pedestal for GM, boosting its brand awareness and demonstrating its engineering prowess.
Beyond the immediate objectives, GM eyes long-term achievements, planning to roll out their own Cadillac engines by the 2028 season, after initially utilizing Ferrari's power units.
The timing of this development aligns with a period of substantial transformation within the sport. By 2026, new engine and chassis regulations will be instituted, which coincides with Audi's entry as a factory team and Sauber's planned conclusion of their Ferrari partnership.
Cadillac's foray into Formula 1 is particularly relevant in the context of the sport's growing presence in the U.S. market, with three races now hosted annually on American soil. This expansion is pivotal to GM's strategy, as the company aims to leverage F1 not only to improve its technological capabilities but also to strengthen its global market position.
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