Formula 1 Set to Expand Grid to 11 Teams with Cadillac's Entry in 2026
4 months ago

Formula 1 Set to Expand Grid to 11 Teams with Cadillac's Entry in 2026

Deccan Chronicle  

Formula 1 is set to expand its grid to 11 teams starting as soon as next week, with Cadillac poised to make its entry into the sport in 2026. While the entry is not yet final, the team has reached the final stage of approval, and its inclusion could strengthen F1’s presence in the U.S., a key market the sport has been targeting for growth​. If approved, Cadillac’s entry would not only add to the competition but could further fuel the growing U.S. interest in F1. This potential expansion could mark a new chapter for F1, bringing new opportunities for both commercial growth and a more dynamic racing environment.

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Villeneuve bats for bigger F1 grid, says ‘12 teams would be perfect’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Villeneuve bats for bigger F1 grid, says ‘12 teams would be perfect’

The Hindu  

As the 2025 Formula One season nears its start at the Australian Grand Prix this weekend, teams will be well aware that this will be the last year with the current set of regulations. The 2026 Formula 1 season will see a significant number of changes, including smaller, lighter, and more agile cars, a new engine formula with sustainable fuels, …

Cadillac approved to be 11th team in Formula 1 from 2026 season
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Cadillac approved to be 11th team in Formula 1 from 2026 season

Firstpost  

Cadillac, backed by TWG Motorsports and General Motors, achieved the green light just over two months after the company reached an agreement in principle with Formula 1. Image: Reuters Cadillac have received final approval to become the 11th team in Formula One from the 2026 season, motorsport’s governing body the FIA and F1 announced on Friday. The US team, backed …

Cadillac F1 receives approval to enter global series as expanded 11th team in 2026
3 weeks ago

Cadillac F1 receives approval to enter global series as expanded 11th team in 2026

The Hindu  

Cadillac’s Formula 1 team received official approval Friday to join the grid in 2026 and its owners insist the team will be ready to compete. “I am proud to lead the Federation in this progressive step for the championship,” FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said in a statement, who called adding an 11th team “a milestone” and a “transformative moment.” …

F1: General Motors-backed Cadillac team confirmed for 2026 season
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3 weeks ago

F1: General Motors-backed Cadillac team confirmed for 2026 season

The Hindu  

General Motors-backed Cadillac will become Formula One’s 11th team next year after securing formal approval from the commercial rights holders and governing FIA on Friday. “As we said in November, the commitment by General Motors to bring a Cadillac team to Formula One was an important and positive demonstration of the evolution of our sport,” said Formula One chief executive …

Cadillac F1 receives approval to enter global series as expanded 11th team in 2026
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3 weeks ago

Cadillac F1 receives approval to enter global series as expanded 11th team in 2026

Associated Press  

Cadillac’s Formula 1 team received official approval Friday to join the grid in 2026 and its owners insist the team will be ready to compete. “I am proud to lead the Federation in this progressive step for the championship,” FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said in a statement, who called adding an 11th team “a milestone” and a “transformative moment.” …

McLaren eyes expansion into sports cars, a decision that could impact IndyCar and Formula E teams
2 months ago

McLaren eyes expansion into sports cars, a decision that could impact IndyCar and Formula E teams

Associated Press  

The whispers that McLaren Racing was eyeing sports car racing have circulated for months and it made sense: The brand is, after all, a supercar to sell to consumers and the truest platform to showcase high-performance vehicles would be a prototype class of sports car racing. “McLaren Automotive is in the process of being acquired, so they’re going to become, …

F1: Ferrari to supply Cadillac team with engines in 2026
3 months, 2 weeks ago

F1: Ferrari to supply Cadillac team with engines in 2026

The Hindu  

Ferrari will supply engines and gearboxes to a new Cadillac Formula One team in a multi-year agreement from 2026, subject to final approval of the entry, the Italian manufacturer said on Tuesday. A supply will become available due to Sauber becoming the Audi factory team in what will be the start of a new engine era for the sport. Ferrari …

Cadillac reach ‘multi-year’ agreement with Ferrari in major boost to 2026 entry
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cadillac reach ‘multi-year’ agreement with Ferrari in major boost to 2026 entry

The Independent  

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Cadillac F1 names motorsports veteran Graeme Lowdon team principal in preparation for 2026 debut
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cadillac F1 names motorsports veteran Graeme Lowdon team principal in preparation for 2026 debut

Associated Press  

The new Cadillac F1 team will be led by veteran motorsports and Formula 1 team executive Graeme Lowdon, TWG Global and General Motors said Thursday. This is a team with a real love for, and desire to go, racing, and we have the experience and expertise to do just that.” Lowdon has been advising the effort the last two years …

F1 prize money: How much do teams earn for 2024 season?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

F1 prize money: How much do teams earn for 2024 season?

The Independent  

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Why Audi and Cadillac want to line up for Formula 1
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Audi and Cadillac want to line up for Formula 1

Live Mint  

Late last month, Formula 1 reached an in-principle agreement with General Motors, the fifth-largest car company globally by revenue, to make it the 11th team on the grid in 2026. Lap of luxury The four carmakers currently in F1 are Ferrari, Mercedes, Renault and Aston Martin. For example, the 2023 annual report of Aston Martin, which re-entered F1 in 2021, …

Lego and Formula 1 unite to ignite the thrill of racing ahead of 2025 season
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Lego and Formula 1 unite to ignite the thrill of racing ahead of 2025 season

The Independent  

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Cadillac faces ‘monumental task’ to be competitive for 2026 arrival in F1, warns Aston Martin boss
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Cadillac faces ‘monumental task’ to be competitive for 2026 arrival in F1, warns Aston Martin boss

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — General Motors and Cadillac face a “monumental task” to get ready to compete in Formula 1 for 2026, even if they could in theory get a head start on some design work, leading series figures said on Friday. “It’s a monumental task to try now setting up a team for 2026, with also a completely different set …

Martin Brundle gives honest reaction to Cadillac joining F1 grid in 2026
4 months ago

Martin Brundle gives honest reaction to Cadillac joining F1 grid in 2026

The Independent  

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General Motors strikes deal to bring Cadillac to F1 in 2026
4 months ago

General Motors strikes deal to bring Cadillac to F1 in 2026

China Daily  

General Motors plans to enter Formula One with its Cadillac brand in 2026 after announcing an agreement in principle with the Liberty Media-owned sport on Monday. "My first love was Formula One, and, now, 70 years later, the F1 paddock is still my happy place," said Andretti in a Cadillac statement. "With Formula One's continued growth plans in the US, …

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors Cadillac brand for 2026 season
4 months ago

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors Cadillac brand for 2026 season

Deccan Chronicle  

Las Vegas: Formula 1 at last said it will expand its grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors. It's an honor for General Motors and Cadillac to join the world's premier racing series, and we're committed to competing with passion and integrity to elevate the sport for race fans around the …

F1 announces agreement with GM for 11th team in 2026
4 months ago

F1 announces agreement with GM for 11th team in 2026

The Hindu  

Formula One has reached an agreement in principle with General Motors to support GM/Cadillac becoming the sport’s 11th team in 2026, it announced on Monday. “Formula 1 is therefore pleased to move forward with this application process.” GM officials reportedly attended the Las Vegas Grand Prix at the weekend to discuss a potential deal with F1 and Liberty Media after …

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team
4 months ago

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team

NPR  

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team toggle caption Matt York/AP LAS VEGAS — Formula 1 on Monday at last said it will expand its grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors. "The Cadillac F1 Team is made up of a strong group of …

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season
4 months ago

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season

The Independent  

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Formula 1 Expands To Include New American Team For 2026 Season
4 months ago

Formula 1 Expands To Include New American Team For 2026 Season

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LAS VEGAS — Formula 1 on Monday at last said it will expand its grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors. “This is a global stage for us to demonstrate GM’s engineering expertise and technology leadership at an entirely new level.” The approval ends years of wrangling that …

F1 ‘reaches agreement’ over 11th team for 2026 season
4 months ago

F1 ‘reaches agreement’ over 11th team for 2026 season

The Independent  

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Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors’ Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season
4 months ago

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors’ Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Formula 1 on Monday at last said it will expand its grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors. “This is a global stage for us to demonstrate GM’s engineering expertise and technology leadership at an entirely new level.” The approval ends years of wrangling that launched a U.S. …

Formula 1 expands grid as General Motors to become the 11th team in 2026
4 months ago

Formula 1 expands grid as General Motors to become the 11th team in 2026

New York Times  

Formula One announced Monday that “an agreement in principle” has been reached “with General Motors to support bringing GM/Cadillac” to the grid as the sport’s 11th team in 2026. “We’re excited to partner with General Motors in bringing a dynamic presence to Formula 1,” Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Global’s motorsport business, said. When it rejected Andretti’s bid, F1 said …

Formula 1 expected to expand grid to 11 teams as early as next week for Cadillac to enter in 2026
4 months ago

Formula 1 expected to expand grid to 11 teams as early as next week for Cadillac to enter in 2026

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Formula 1 is expected to approve grid expansion for an 11th team originally started by Michael Andretti as early as next week, The Associated Press has learned. Michael Andretti ran 13 F1 races in an abbreviated 1993 season and many believe F1’s snub of his application was over lingering resentment toward the former driver. The FIA said …

Formula One expected to expand grid to 11 teams as early as next week for Cadillac to enter in 2026
4 months ago

Formula One expected to expand grid to 11 teams as early as next week for Cadillac to enter in 2026

LA Times  

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, of Monaco, drives the course during qualifying for the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Friday. Formula One is expected to approve grid expansion for an 11th team originally started by Michael Andretti as early as next week, the Associated Press has learned. Michael Andretti ran 13 F1 races in an abbreviated 1993 season and many believe …

F1 closer to approving expanded grid for General Motors entry initially started by Michael Andretti
4 months ago

F1 closer to approving expanded grid for General Motors entry initially started by Michael Andretti

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — With a restructuring at Andretti Global that pushed Michael Andretti into a smaller role, the chances of his organization landing a Formula 1 team have substantially increased. Cadillac would do the engines — but says it won’t be ready until 2028 — which means a 2026 Towriss-led F1 team would be GM branded but with a partner …

General Motors nearing approval for F1 grid spot in 2026
4 months, 1 week ago

General Motors nearing approval for F1 grid spot in 2026

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — General Motors is edging toward securing a place on the Formula One grid with its own team as early as 2026, when the field could expand to 11 teams. First reported by the Associated Press on Thursday, multiple sources have confirmed to The Athletic that the bid initially put forward by Andretti Global, which F1 rejected at …

Lego and Formula 1 Roll Out Full Sets of Teams and Drivers
4 months, 1 week ago

Lego and Formula 1 Roll Out Full Sets of Teams and Drivers

Wired  

If there’s one thing Lego is known for—besides the legendary clutch power of its immortal plastic bricks—it’s the company’s uncanny ability to pinpoint the Next Big Thing and immediately sign a licensing deal. Today, the two companies unveil new Lego F1 sets that launch in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of Formula 1. Starting on January 1, 2025, Lego fans …

U.S. House judiciary chairman probes F1’s Andretti rejection
10 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. House judiciary chairman probes F1’s Andretti rejection

The Hindu  

The chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee has launched an investigation into Formula One’s rejection of Andretti Cadillac’s bid to become the sport’s 11th team, NBC News reported on Tuesday. Jordan’s letter said, “excuses put forward for denying Andretti Cadillac’s entry appear to be pretextual, arbitrary and unrelated to Andretti Cadillac’s suitability to compete in Formula One.” …

House Judiciary Committee moves to investigate F1’s Andretti rejection
10 months, 3 weeks ago

House Judiciary Committee moves to investigate F1’s Andretti rejection

New York Times  

Stay informed on all the biggest stories in Formula One. “Delaying Andretti Cadillac’s entry into Formula One for even one year will harm American consumers to benefit failing Formula One teams,” Jordan wrote. “Delaying Andretti Cadillac’s entry into Formula One for even one year will harm American consumers to benefit failing Formula One team,” Rep. Jim Jordan wrote in a …

General Motors insists Andretti Cadillac effort in F1 can be competitive
1 year, 1 month ago

General Motors insists Andretti Cadillac effort in F1 can be competitive

Associated Press  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — General Motors reiterated Friday that work with Michael Andretti on a Formula 1 entry is “continuing to develop our car at pace” and that it completely disputes F1’s assertion that an Andretti Cadillac effort would not be competitive. In denying Andretti’s application last month, F1 said, among other things that it did not believe Andretti would …

Formula One’s invitation for in-person meeting with Andretti Cadillac went to a spam email folder
1 year, 1 month ago

Formula One’s invitation for in-person meeting with Andretti Cadillac went to a spam email folder

Associated Press  

Formula One’s invitation to Andretti Cadillac for an in-person meeting about its application to join the motorsports series was sent via email and landed in a spam folder, which is why Michael Andretti and General Motors representatives never answered the request. The junk email revelation came Friday as Andretti Global sought to clarify two points in the sharply critical document …

F1 rejects Andretti bid to launch new team: ‘It would not add value’
1 year, 1 month ago

F1 rejects Andretti bid to launch new team: ‘It would not add value’

The Independent  

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Formula One rejects Andretti’s application to join 2025, 2026 series
1 year, 1 month ago

Formula One rejects Andretti’s application to join 2025, 2026 series

The Hindu  

Formula One has rejected Andretti Global’s application to join the global racing series in 2025 or 2026 but said on Wednesday that it is willing to revisit the issue in 2028 when General Motors has an engine ready for competition. General Motors under its Cadillac brand had signed on to partner with Michael Andretti’s push to join the top racing …

F1 rejects Andretti’s planned team entry for 2025 or 2026: Could the team join in 2028?
1 year, 1 month ago

F1 rejects Andretti’s planned team entry for 2025 or 2026: Could the team join in 2028?

New York Times  

Formula One rejected Andretti Global’s planned entry to the sport for 2025 or 2026 but is open to possibly expanding the grid for the American team in 2028, the racing body said Wednesday. However, it said it would “look differently on an application for the entry of a team into the 2028 championship” when General Motors plans to build its …

F1’s dilution debate: The tricky finances and competing motives of adding an 11th team
1 year, 4 months ago

F1’s dilution debate: The tricky finances and competing motives of adding an 11th team

New York Times  

Every sport is a business, but few are as closely connected to their budget lines as Formula One: Wipe away the oil and the champagne, and you see an entire economic world — one The Athletic will map out in Business of F1, our series all about this increasingly important element of a booming sport. As Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the …

GM registers to supply the power unit for Andretti’s bid to join Formula One
1 year, 4 months ago

GM registers to supply the power unit for Andretti’s bid to join Formula One

New York Times  

Stay informed on all the biggest stories in Formula One. General Motors has formally registered with the FIA to become a power unit manufacturer beginning with the 2028 Formula One season, the United States carmaker announced Tuesday, just days before the Las Vegas Grand Prix, F1’s third and final race this season within the U.S. “We are thrilled that our …

Lewis Hamilton welcomes new Formula One team but wants it to improve diversity
1 year, 5 months ago

Lewis Hamilton welcomes new Formula One team but wants it to improve diversity

The Hindu  

Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton said on Friday he’d welcome an 11th team joining the Formula One grid but argued for stricter criteria on improving diversity in the sport after Andretti Global passed the first hurdle of a complex process. F1: Sergio Perez focusing on finishing second in drivers’ championship, admits title hopes gone “I think from a driver’s …

Sunsetting the 2023 F1 championship hunt; drivers react to Andretti’s team bid
1 year, 5 months ago

Sunsetting the 2023 F1 championship hunt; drivers react to Andretti’s team bid

New York Times  

This is a digital version of the Prime Tire newsletter. GO DEEPER Max Verstappen’s historic F1 year deserves better than a Saturday sprint clincher If Verstappen wins the title on Saturday, he said Red Bull’s celebrations will be “nothing crazy, there’s still a race that we want to win on Sunday, of course.” Exactly. AlphaTauri rookie Liam Lawson called the …

Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll is against new team Andretti joining F1 grid.
1 year, 5 months ago

Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll is against new team Andretti joining F1 grid.

The Hindu  

Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll on Thursday made clear he does not support the American-based Andretti Cadillac Racing team’s bid to enter Formula One. The Canadian billionaire said the sport had no need for an additional team to strengthen the grid despite their application having been approved by the FIA, motorsport’s governing body. So, I’m a strong believer that …

Aston Martin boss Lawrence Stroll urges Formula 1 to stick to 10 teams after Andretti bid
1 year, 5 months ago

Aston Martin boss Lawrence Stroll urges Formula 1 to stick to 10 teams after Andretti bid

The Independent  

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Andretti Global clears FIA expansion approval, might join F1 as an 11th team on the grid
1 year, 5 months ago

Andretti Global clears FIA expansion approval, might join F1 as an 11th team on the grid

The Hindu  

American Michael Andretti cleared a major hurdle in his bid to launch a Formula One team as the FIA said on Monday that he meets all required criteria to expand the world’s top motorsports series to 11 teams. “The FIA is obliged to approve applications that comply with the Expressions of Interests application requirements and we have adhered to that …

Andretti Global clears first hurdle to join Formula One as an 11th team with FIA expansion approval
1 year, 5 months ago

Andretti Global clears first hurdle to join Formula One as an 11th team with FIA expansion approval

Associated Press  

Michael Andretti cleared a major hurdle in his bid to launch an American team in Formula One after the FIA said Monday that Andretti Global meets all required criteria to expand the world’s top motorsports series to 11 teams. California businessman Gene Haas owns an F1 team, but Andretti contends his team will truly represent the United States since Haas …

FIA approves Andretti bid to become new Formula One team
1 year, 5 months ago

FIA approves Andretti bid to become new Formula One team

New York Times  

The FIA has approved Andretti Global’s proposal to join the Formula One grid as an 11th team in 2026, the F1 governing body announced Monday. Here’s what you need to know: American racing dynasty Andretti announced its plan to set up an F1 team in collaboration with Cadillac in January after the FIA called for expressions of interest. The Athletic’s …

All 10 Formula 1 teams to have drivers, liveries in F1 Academy’s 2024 season
1 year, 8 months ago

All 10 Formula 1 teams to have drivers, liveries in F1 Academy’s 2024 season

New York Times  

Formula One and F1 Academy announced Wednesday that all ten F1 teams will have a driver and livery on a car in next year’s F1 Academy season. “As we join the F1 calendar for next year and host F1 Academy Discover Your Drive events in the lead up to our races, I am confident that we will have a positive …

Wolff says would-be new Formula One teams should buy an existing one
1 year, 8 months ago

Wolff says would-be new Formula One teams should buy an existing one

The Hindu  

Formula One has 11 teams at Silverstone this weekend, one of them the creation of Brad Pitt and Hollywood moviemakers, but in reality the existing 10 remain resistant to expanding their numbers. Mercedes team boss and co-owner Toto Wolff told reporters at the British Grand Prix that his position was clear: Anyone wanting to join the party should buy an …

FIA wonders how it can deny General Motors a spot on Formula One grid, president tells AP
1 year, 8 months ago

FIA wonders how it can deny General Motors a spot on Formula One grid, president tells AP

Associated Press  

The FIA has received “more than five” expressions of interest from teams interested in joining Formula One, the president of the governing body told The Associated Press on Wednesday, with a decision on expansion expected by the end of the month. The bid that stands out most to Mohammed Ben Sulayem is from Andretti Global and General Motors — a …

F1: Australian billionaire David Dicker to apply for new team to join grid from 2025
1 year, 10 months ago

F1: Australian billionaire David Dicker to apply for new team to join grid from 2025

The Independent  

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FIA formally opens applications for new teams to join F1 grid
2 years, 1 month ago

FIA formally opens applications for new teams to join F1 grid

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