Plan is for Cadillac to become a full works team - but not immediately
Cadillac, backed by General Motors, have a deal in principle with F1 and the FIA to enter the championship in 2026.Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inboxBut they won’t provide their own engine immediately, vowing to evolve into a full works team “by the end of the decade”.
GM President Mark Reuss said: “We are thrilled that our new Cadillac Formula 1 Team entry will be powered by a GM power unit. “With our deep engineering and racing expertise, we’re confident we’ll develop a successful power unit for the series, and position Cadillac as a true works team. “We will run with the very best, at the highest levels, with passion and integrity that will help elevate the sport for race fans around the world.”A statement from the manufacturer included: “Engineering a F1 power unit will advance GM’s expertise in areas including electrification, hybrid technology, sustainable fuels, high efficiency internal combustion engines, advanced controls and software systems.”Cadillac recently built the 5.
But how long they might be on the F1 grid as a customer team before being ready to build their own power units remains to be seen.James was a sports journalist at Sky Sports for a decade covering everything from American sports, to football, to F1.Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox
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