Race Team Cadillac Formula 1 Team
The American car manufacturer General Motors (GM) has been a Formula One constructor under the luxury Cadillac brand as Cadillac Formula 1 Team since 2026 and is expected to become a power unit manufacturer starting in 2029. GM collaborates with American motorsport organization TWG Motorsports through the latter's British subsidiary, TWG Cadillac Formula 1 Team Limited. Cadillac became the first new, independent constructor to join the grid since Haas in 2016. The project has three bases in the United States—in Fishers, Indiana; Concord, North Carolina; and Warren, Michigan—as well as a British base in Silverstone. The engine department will be based in North Carolina.
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Background
The Cadillac 331 series V8 appeared at the Indianapolis 500 in 1952 and 1953, when it featured in the Formula One World Championship.
Several GM marques participated in the Indianapolis 500 when it counted towards the FIA World Championship of Drivers from 1950 to 1960:
1951: Gordon Reid entered a Chevrolet-engined Silnes car but failed to qualify.
1952: Johnny Fedricks entered a Cadillac-engined Kurtis Kraft car but failed to qualify.
1953: Bill Homeier entered a Cadillac-engined Kurtis Kraft car but failed to qualify.
In January 2023, General Motors (GM) and the Michael Andretti–led Andretti Global announced their intention to enter GM's Cadillac brand into the Formula One World Championship. The FIA approved their bid but the Formula One Group vetoed it, explaining that it would reconsider its decision if GM agreed to manufacture Formula One engines. Following the rejection, Andretti continued to build up the team and operations using Toyota's wind tunnel in Cologne, which McLaren had recently vacated.
In November 2024, following extended disputes between the Formula One Group and Michael Andretti, Andretti Global sponsor TWG Global—led by Mark Walter—announced that it was taking over the business operation in areas such as sponsorship, infrastructure planning, and organizational growth. Michael Andretti remained as an advisor, while his father, Mario, agreed to serve on the board of directors. The team renamed its British subsidiary from Andretti Racing to Cadillac, and eventually TWG Cadillac Formula 1 Team Ltd.
That month, the Formula One Group tentatively approved Cadillac as a new constructor for the 2026 season. The entry received its final approval in March 2025, in time for Cadillac to sign the latest Concorde Agreement. The approval by the FIA and Formula One Management confirmed Cadillac's place on the grid as the championship's 11th team for the 2026 season. Cadillac will be the first debutant Formula One venture since Haas in 2016. GM paid an expansion fee of US$450 million, over twice as much as originally demanded. In addition, GM announced that it would begin manufacturing engines for Cadillac for the 2029 season; until then, the team will compete with Ferrari engines. In November, Cadillac made its testing debut at Imola with Sergio Pérez driving a blank-liveried Ferrari SF-23.
The project has been described as part of an effort to expand American involvement in top-tier motorsport. Team representatives have emphasized community engagement, workforce development, and long-term competitiveness over short-term marketing aims.
^ Kalinauckas, Alex (January 9, 2025). "GM Performance Power Units company formed to build Cadillac's post-Ferrari F1 engines". Autosport. Motorsport Network. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
^ "Chevrolet - Grands Prix not started • STATS F1". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
^ "Cadillac - Indianapolis - Result by Grand Prix • STATS F1". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
^ "Andretti Global and General Motors Team Up in F1 Pursuit". Cadillac. January 5, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
^ Wolkin, Joseph (October 2, 2024). "Andretti Global Clears FIA Approval To Create A Formula 1 Team". Forbes. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
^ "Andretti should buy existing F1 team to join grid - FIA boss". ESPN. May 28, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
^ Smith, Luke (December 2024). "General Motors enters the grid: Why F1 changed its tune after rejecting Andretti". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
^ Suttill, Josh (November 25, 2024). "GM, Cadillac agree deal for new 2026 F1 entry - Andretti absent". The Race. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
^ "Inside McLaren's state-of-the-art new wind tunnel". www.mclaren.com. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
^ Lawrence, Dan (February 9, 2025). "Michael Andretti realised he was the 'obstacle' to Cadillac F1 bid". Motorsport Week. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
^ Brown, Nathan. "Andretti Global parent company unveils lo
Early GM engine involvement (1951–1953)
The Cadillac 331 series V8 appeared at the Indianapolis 500 in 1952 and 1953, when it featured in the Formula One World Championship.
Several GM marques participated in the Indianapolis 500 when it counted towards the FIA World Championship of Drivers from 1950 to 1960:
1951: Gordon Reid entered a Chevrolet-engined Silnes car but failed to qualify.
1952: Johnny Fedricks entered a Cadillac-engined Kurtis Kraft car but failed to qualify.
1953: Bill Homeier entered a Cadillac-engined Kurtis Kraft car but failed to qualify.
^ Kalinauckas, Alex (January 9, 2025). "GM Performance Power Units company formed to build Cadillac's post-Ferrari F1 engines". Autosport. Motorsport Network. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
^ "Chevrolet - Grands Prix not started • STATS F1". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
^ "Cadillac - Indianapolis - Result by Grand Prix • STATS F1". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
Establishment (since 2023)
In January 2023, General Motors (GM) and the Michael Andretti–led Andretti Global announced their intention to enter GM's Cadillac brand into the Formula One World Championship. The FIA approved their bid but the Formula One Group vetoed it, explaining that it would reconsider its decision if GM agreed to manufacture Formula One engines. Following the rejection, Andretti continued to build up the team and operations using Toyota's wind tunnel in Cologne, which McLaren had recently vacated.
In November 2024, following extended disputes between the Formula One Group and Michael Andretti, Andretti Global sponsor TWG Global—led by Mark Walter—announced that it was taking over the business operation in areas such as sponsorship, infrastructure planning, and organizational growth. Michael Andretti remained as an advisor, while his father, Mario, agreed to serve on the board of directors. The team renamed its British subsidiary from Andretti Racing to Cadillac, and eventually TWG Cadillac Formula 1 Team Ltd.
That month, the Formula One Group tentatively approved Cadillac as a new constructor for the 2026 season. The entry received its final approval in March 2025, in time for Cadillac to sign the latest Concorde Agreement. The approval by the FIA and Formula One Management confirmed Cadillac's place on the grid as the championship's 11th team for the 2026 season. Cadillac will be the first debutant Formula One venture since Haas in 2016. GM paid an expansion fee of US$450 million, over twice as much as originally demanded. In addition, GM announced that it would begin manufacturing engines for Cadillac for the 2029 season; until then, the team will compete with Ferrari engines. In November, Cadillac made its testing debut at Imola with Sergio Pérez driving a blank-liveried Ferrari SF-23.
The project has been described as part of an effort to expand American involvement in top-tier motorsport. Team representatives have emphasized community engagement, workforce development, and long-term competitiveness over short-term marketing aims.
^ "Andretti Global and General Motors Team Up in F1 Pursuit". Cadillac. January 5, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
^ Wolkin, Joseph (October 2, 2024). "Andretti Global Clears FIA Approval To Create A Formula 1 Team". Forbes. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
^ "Andretti should buy existing F1 team to join grid - FIA boss". ESPN. May 28, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
^ Smith, Luke (December 2024). "General Motors enters the grid: Why F1 changed its tune after rejecting Andretti". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
^ Suttill, Josh (November 25, 2024). "GM, Cadillac agree deal for new 2026 F1 entry - Andretti absent". The Race. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
^ "Inside McLaren's state-of-the-art new wind tunnel". www.mclaren.com. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
^ Lawrence, Dan (February 9, 2025). "Michael Andretti realised he was the 'obstacle' to Cadillac F1 bid". Motorsport Week. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
^ Brown, Nathan. "Andretti Global parent company unveils longtime NASCAR executives as new leaders". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
^ "Why Cadillac Deserves to Be in F1 | FanAmp Insider". www.fanamp.com. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
^ "General Motors launches Cadillac Formula 1 Team and power unit". General Motors. November 25, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
^ "TWG Cadillac Formula 1 Team Limited overview - Find and update company information - Gov.uk". Companies House. June 24, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
^ "Michael Andretti enjoying retirement as he takes in IndyCar opener as a fan instead of team owner". AP News. March 2, 2025. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
^ "Caddy back". Sport. The Sunday Times. Perth: Seven West Media. March 9, 2025. p. 48. ISSN 1442-9527. OCLC 427972890.
^ Horton, Phillip (March 18, 2025). "Cadillac Will Pay $450 Million Anti-Dilution Fee to Join Formula 1". Autoweek. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
^ "Cadillac receive f
History adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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