Cadillac has confirmed a “multi-year agreement” with Ferrari to supply the American team’s powertrains and gearboxes from 2026.
F1 rejected Andretti’s offer to partner with GM earlier this year, but with former boss Michael Andretti ruled out, a GM entry led by businessman Dan Towriss – the majority shareholder of Andretti Global – should join us for the following season.
General Motors-owned Cadillac announced last week that former Marussia boss Graeme Lowdon will be its team principal when they join F1 in 2026.
Scuderia Ferrari has now confirmed it will supply Cadillac’s engines before targeting its own factory entry in 2028.
An F1 statement following the Las Vegas Grand Prix confirmed that the US GM/Cadillac team, expected to be based near Silverstone in the UK, had been approved ahead of 2026.
New engine and chassis regulations come into play in 2026 and this is also the year Audi officially enters the sport.
The move comes after F1 initially rejected the bid led by Andretti – owned by former F1 driver Michael Andretti, son of 1978 world champion Mario Andretti – earlier this year.
The Andretti name has since been removed from the proposal.
And while it is understood that Mario will be given an ambassadorial role in the project, Michael is no longer involved.
F1’s presence in the United States has increased significantly in recent seasons following the success of the Netflix sports series, Drive to Survive, as well as the growing number of races in America.
Sky Sports F1 broadcaster and former F1 driver Martin Brundle gave a positive verdict on Cadillac’s commitment, saying: “With my F1 fan and TV commentator hats on, I’m really happy to see another team and two additional drivers on the grid, and another manufacturer membership.
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said: “The commitment of General Motors and Cadillac to this project is an important and positive demonstration of the evolution of our sport.
“We look forward to seeing the progress and growth of this application, confident of the full collaboration and support of all parties involved.”