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General Motors to become 11th F1 team in 2026 A deal in principle has been reached for GM's Cadillac brand to participate in the Formula 1 series beginning in 2026, utilizing its own power units in 2028.

🚗 GM's Cadillac Gearing Up for F1! 🏎️ General Motors is set to enter Formula 1 under its Cadillac brand, aiming to join the grid as the 11th team in 2026. This marks a significant endorsement of F1's expansion in the U.S. GM plans to become a full works team by the decade's end, initially requiring third-party engines. #Cadillac #F1 #Racing"

🚗 GM's Cadillac Gearing Up for F1! 🏎️ General Motors is set to enter Formula 1 under its Cadillac brand, aiming to join the grid as the 11th team in 2026. This marks a significant endorsement of F1's expansion in the U.S. GM plans to become a full works team by the decade's end, initially requiring third-party engines. #Cadillac #F1 #Racing"

General Motors and Formula 1: BFFLs ❤️ (finally...). General Motors (/Andretti) have done brilliantly to gain an F1 entry from 2026. Are there any interesting legal / regulatory topics? The general view is that this is a big win for the fans. Hopefully it’s a huge success and they’ve certainly hired loads of smart people.   The entry process itself is obviously contentious / confidential, so, apart from that, what else is interesting? 💸𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗽: To date, neither the chassis nor power unit financial regulations have applied to GM. Can GM spend their way to success? Certainly makes it easier to poach people (for now). Also, Williams have complained (leading to regulation changes) about how hard it is to replace ageing tech within a cost cap; Cadillac may have none of that issue. 🧑🔧𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: As with the cost cap, to date GM have not had to comply with the Chassis or Power Unit Technical Regulations. That means unlimited time with the wind tunnel, CFD and dyno. That would surely be a decent advantage, so maybe the FIA will have struck a deal to keep the incumbents happy? 📺𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀: Adding an 11th team isn’t just logistically challenging, existing teams (and others) may have contracts with fees linked to bonuses (eg finishing position) or exposure. With 2 extra places up for grabs (and vying for screentime), this may mean:  • reduced value to existing sponsors who are locked into contracts beyond 2026; • drivers who may be paid based on points, now even less likely to score; or • teams with smaller sponsor / prize fund pay outs for finishing lower down the grid. 🏭𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀: By regulation, the FIA limits teams creating exclusive relationships with suppliers. However, there aren’t many suppliers capable of producing F1-grade tech (or legal advice…). This could either be: (a) a huge opportunity for some of those suppliers to add another team; or (b) create a squeeze on the “best” tech. Plenty of time for them to scale up. All good fun and I'm sure everyone's looking forward to seeing how the sport balances incumbent vs newcomer interests! Image (c) Cadillac / General Motors #F1 #Cadillac #GeneralMotors #Andretti #Motorsport #Sportslaw 

Cadillac, owned by General Motors, is set to join Formula 1 as the 11th team in 2026 🏎️  🔗 https://lnkd.in/ghAVBZ6f Initially, GM partnered with Andretti Global for a joint bid, which was rejected earlier this year. However, a new, restructured approach have secured Cadillac "an agreement in principle" with the Formula 1 and FIA. GM has partnered on its planned entry into F1 with TWG, led by Mark Walter, who is also chief of investment group Guggenheim Partners. Key Highlights Debut ▸ 2026 season Headquarters ▸ U.S. based HQ with UK engineering support Sustainability Focus ▸ Hybrid tech with plans for GM-developed engines by 2028 Engine ▸ Supplied by Ferrari in first season #Sportsbusiness #USSportsBusiness #USSports #f1 #Formula1

In a groundbreaking move, General Motors (GM) and its Cadillac brand have reached an agreement to enter Formula 1 (F1) as an 11th team starting in 2026. The American automotive giant plans to compete as a customer team initially, with ambitions to develop its own power units by 2028. GM-Cadillac and Formula 1 Collaboration The partnership between GM and Andretti Global, which serves as the project’s foundation, marks a significant milestone in F1’s expansion efforts, particularly in the United States. GM’s entry aligns with F1‘s growing popularity in the U.S., bolstered by high-profile races like the Miami and Las Vegas Grand Prix. Outgoing Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating: 💻Read the Full Article at igaming.pub Image License: Unsplash ; Free to use;

The Formula 1 grid is set for an exciting expansion, with an 11th team expected to join for the 2026 season. After initial resistance to Andretti’s entry bid, the landscape has shifted, and an agreement appears imminent. With General Motors, under its Cadillac brand, taking on a more significant role, the second American team’s debut aligns with F1’s next regulation cycle. F1’s Changing Stance on Expansion In early 2024, the possibility of Andretti Autosport joining F1seemed slim. Despite successfully passing the FIA’s expression of interest process, the team faced opposition from Formula One Management (FOM). Concerns ranged from financial sustainability to grid logistics, with a significant sticking point being Andretti’s aim to debut in 2026, necessitating two seasons as a customer team before transitioning into a full works partnership with General Motors. However, perseverance from Andretti and Cadillac has turned the tide, with RacingNews365 and Formula.hu reporting that F1 is now poised to welcome the new entry. An official announcement is expected soon. 💻Read the Full Article at simplevision.net Image License: Unsplash ; Free to use;

Audi will join Formula 1 in 2026 as a works team, signalling its confidence in F1's future direction, particularly after rule changes such as budget caps and sustainable technology. Audi has faced internal and external struggles, including mismanagement, lack of a unified leadership strategy, delays in critical decision-making, and difficulties in hiring key drivers like Carlos Sainz. The project saw significant leadership upheaval, with Andreas Seidl and Oliver Hoffmann replaced by Mattia Binotto and others after internal reviews revealed inefficiencies. Despite struggles, Audi has recalibrated its goals, targeting championships by the end of the decade, supported by Qatar's financial backing. https://lnkd.in/dnwmPPbr Toyota’s F1 venture from 2002-2009 is often cited as a cautionary tale, marked by excessive spending, bureaucratic delays, and an inability to adapt to F1's fast-paced environment. Success in F1 is multifaceted, involving a combination of driver skill, team efficiency, technological innovation, and strategic management. Recent studies and expert analyses provide insights into these dynamics: 𝟏. 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲: Contrary to the traditional "80-20 rule," which suggests that 80% of race success is attributed to the car and team, and 20% to the driver, recent research indicates a more nuanced interaction. The synergy between driver and team accounts for approximately 30-40% of success, with the car and team contributing around 20% and the driver's skill about 15%. The remaining percentage is influenced by unpredictable race factors. https://lnkd.in/dEKnqayZ 𝟐. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Effective management in F1 requires a harmonious blend of leadership, engineering prowess, tactical decision-making, and efficient team dynamics. The team principal, technical director, race engineers, and drivers must collaborate seamlessly to optimize performance. Strategic decisions, such as pit stop timing and tyre selection, are critical and can significantly impact race outcomes. https://lnkd.in/dtwtZufu 𝟑. 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Continuous advancements in car design, aerodynamics, and materials science are pivotal. Teams that invest in research and development to enhance car performance often gain a competitive edge. However, with the introduction of budget caps, teams must now balance innovation with financial constraints.  https://lnkd.in/dwX4YU5y Audi aims to learn from Toyota's mistakes by decentralising decision-making and emphasising agility at Sauber, distancing the F1 project from Audi's broader corporate processes. #audi #f1 #formula1 #motorsport #audif1 #carmanufacturer #racing #binotto #sauber #volkswagen

Just a few hours ago, Formula One (specifically Formula One Management) announced that it had reached an agreement in principle with General Motors (GM) to support bringing GM/Cadillac to the F1 grid as the 11th team in 2026. Cadillac, a division of the American motoring giant General Motors, is expected to be powered by Ferrari before it develops its engines. Given how strong Ferrari's momentum has been in the later part of the 2024 season, it'll be interesting to see whether Cadillac and GM can leverage this before developing their in-house power units for 2028 and beyond. This move comes after F1 initially rejected the bid, which was headed up by Andretti (owned by former F1 driver Michael Andretti), who has since stepped down as CEO of the organisation. Interestingly, according to F1, they state: "Formula 1 has maintained a dialogue with General Motors and its partners at TWG Global regarding the viability of an entry following the commercial assessment and decision made by Formula 1 in January 2024. Over the course of this year, they have achieved operational milestones and made clear their commitment to brand the eleventh team GM/Cadillac, and that GM will enter as an engine supplier at a later time. Formula 1 is therefore pleased to move forward with this application process and will provide further updates in due course." We have previously covered the news following this saga on two ocassions: 1️⃣ https://lnkd.in/g9U6fiVu (ANALYSIS: FIA approves Andretti Global as 11th team, but what about F1?) 2️⃣ https://lnkd.in/giJhpAjy (F1 faces questions from US Congress over Andretti's F1 bid rejection) What are your thoughts about F1 having an 11th team? ** 🏎 Love seeing Formula One content on LinkedIn? Follow Race Recap on LinkedIn and click the bell button for the latest updates 🔔

GM has received formal approval to compete in F1. GM will enter as the sport's 11th team in a move set for a 2026 debut, but under its Cadillac brand name, in a major extension of Formula 1's reach in the United States. It marks a step toward the ever-growing popularity of the sport in the U.S., and for bringing one of its most storied automotive titles to the the global autosport stage. https://lnkd.in/dcJ66k8J