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Cadillac Formula 1 Team Officially Approved for 2026 Season

Cadillac’s Formula 1 team gains approval to compete starting in 2026, becoming the 11th team in the league, powered by Ferrari engines.

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Cadillac's new Formula 1 team has received official approval to join the 2026 grid, making it the 11th team in the series. The team, supported by General Motors and TWG Motorsports, will initially use Ferrari engines until it develops its own power units. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem heralded the approval as a transformative moment for motorsport, expressing confidence in Cadillac's impact on the sport. Team principal Graeme Lowdon is set to lead the efforts as Cadillac aims to inspire future competitors and fans within the growing presence of Formula 1 in the U.S.

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  • Cadillac's Formula 1 team has received official approval to join the grid in 2026, marking the expansion of F1 to an 11th team.
  • The entry of Cadillac, backed by General Motors, is seen as a significant milestone for both the sport and the U.S. motorsports scene, promising to bring fresh energy and innovation to F1.
  • FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali have expressed optimism that Cadillac's participation will inspire future competitors and fans, especially as interest in F1 continues to grow in the U.S.

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The Cadillac Formula 1 team will initially use Ferrari engines in the 2026 season.

Graeme Lowdon is the team principal of the Cadillac Formula 1 team.

General Motors plans to develop and use its own power units for the Cadillac Formula 1 team by the end of the decade.

The FIA views the addition of the Cadillac team as a transformative moment for motorsport, bringing fresh energy and aligning with new regulations.

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