General Motors is set to become the first U.S. automaker with a Formula 1 team when a Cadillac-branded team joins the racing series in 2026, F1 announced Monday, ending a years-long battle between the series and former driver Michael Andretti, who initially proposed a GM expansion.

Cadillac’s Formula 1 program has received a provisional go-ahead from Formula One Management, with the American team gunning to enter the sport in 2026. Details about the program will likely still trickle out in the coming months – but this article will contain everything you need to know about the Cadillac F1 program and what it means.

The difference between now and F1's January rejection of Andretti is that with General Motors, it has exactly what it wanted all along.

The Formula 1 grid is bracing for a fresh arrival in 2026, as GM and Cadillac finally secured a place on motorsport’s most elite stage. This comes after their initial bid was rejected in January, with F1 confirming an agreement in principle with the American automotive giant during the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend.

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.

The F1 application process still has additional steps to complete, but F1's agreement in principle with General Motors is a crucial milestone. The post F1 supports GM/Cadillac as an 11th team for the 2026 season appeared first on The Manual.

American Formula 1 bid launched by Michael Andretti has been approved, albeit with the Andretti family at arm's length

General Motors plans to enter Formula One with its Cadillac brand in 2026 after announcing on Monday an agreement in principle with the Liberty Media-owned sport. Hailing a landmark move to become the 11th team on the starting grid,